Industry News
Washington Executive Director Retiring

Theresa Whitmarsh, executive director of the $164.8 billion Washington State Investment Board, will retire on Dec. 31, according to live audio of its May 20 special board meeting.

06.02.21
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CalSTRS Promotes New CEO

The $300 billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System has promoted Cassandra Lichnock to ceo, effective July 1.

06.02.21
Industry News
New Mexico CIO Departing

Dominic Garcia is departing as cio of the $16.5 billion New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association, according to an announcement.

06.02.21
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Wayne County Makes Fixed-Income Manager Hires

The $1.1 billion Wayne County (Mich.) Employees Retirement System has approved a pair of domestic intermediate duration fixed-income investments, including one with a minority-owned manager, according to live video.

06.02.21
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CalSTRS Adds To Value-Add Real Estate Commitment

The $300 billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System has allocated an additional $250 million to women-owned real estate manager Belay Investment Group, the firm announced.

06.02.21
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Florida A&M Makes Venture Capital Commitments

The Florida A&M University Foundation approved venture capital commitments at its investment committee meetings in February and November, according to minutes.

06.02.21
Features/Profiles
Transgender Manager Has New View On Market Opportunities

Brin Cunningham, ceo and founder of quantitative investment firm ECM Strategies, is seeing things from a different seat at the table.

06.02.21
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Chicago Teachers Graduates Fixed-Income Manager

The $12.5 billion Public School Teachers’ Pension & Retirement Fund of Chicago approved the graduation of a domestic core fixed-income manager at its May 20 board meeting, according to live video.

06.02.21
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New Orleans Employees Taps Bivium For Small-Cap Allocation

The $448.5 million City of New Orleans Employees Retirement System hired an emerging manager-of-managers at its May 19 board meeting.

06.02.21
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LACERA Slates Emerging Manager Program RFPs

The $67.8 billion Los Angeles County (Calif.) Employees Retirement Association advanced minimum qualifications for two emerging manager program RFPs at its May 19 public/private equity committee meeting.

06.02.21