Domestic Equity
Maine Hires Director of Investments
The $8.4 billion Maine State Retirement System hired Michael Simmons as director of investments,
09.19.05
Industry News
Hedge Fund Assets To Grow 75%
By 2008 Hedge fund assets will only grow by 75% in the next three years to over $2 trillion, while
09.19.05
Industry News
Venture Capital Firm Closes First Institutional Fund
Formative Ventures closed its first institutional fund today with $77.5 million in investments, the
09.19.05
Alternatives Private Equity Non-U.S. & Global Equity
N.Y. State Puts $80 Million Into South Africa
The $125 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund announced today it will allocate $80 million
09.16.05
Industry News
PBGC, US Airways Reach Agreement
US Airways will pay the Pension & Benefit Guaranty Corp. $13.5 million in cash as part of an
09.16.05
Domestic Equity
Ill. Governor Accused In Pension Extortion Scheme
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been accused of involvement in a scheme to offer pension
09.16.05
People Moves
Schwarzenegger Appoints Two for CalSTRS Board
As part of a continued overhaul of the $133 billion California State Teachers” Retirement System’s
09.16.05
Industry News
PBGC Says Airlines Responsible For Pension Contributions
Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines “continue to be responsible under the law for making their
09.15.05
Alternatives Private Equity
Calif. Plan Invests $75 Million Into Funds
The $3.6 billion San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association invested $25 million each
09.15.05
Industry News
TIAA-CREF Opens New Office
TIAA-CREF has opened a new Omaha office to better service its Nebraska clients, the firm announced
09.15.05