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Executive Director Stensrud Addresses Myths And Misconceptions

When dangerous and misinformed myths and misconceptions surface in the media or in SERS’ own experience, Executive Director Richard Stensrud addresses the topic at a Board meeting and explains why they are false and misleading.

06.15.22
In The News
BV Investment Partners Targets $1.5 Billion For 11th Sector-Focused Fund

Fund XI’s hard-cap is $1.75 billion, which if reached would make the pool 59% larger than Fund X, closed two years ago at $1.1 billion.

06.15.22
In The News
Investors Bought Nearly A Third Of All Homes In Texas Last Year

Texas had the highest rate in the country for the number of homes sold to companies and corporations, with Tarrant, Rockwall and Midland counties seeing some of the largest shares of investors.

06.15.22
In The News
Study Reveals Institutional Investors To Replace Retail Investors As Major Holders Of Digital Assets

Institutional investors are set to replace retail investors as the major holders of digital assets, according to new research from Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager.

06.15.22
In The News
Louisiana Pension System Ranks In Middle Of The Pack Nationally

A new report shows Louisiana is in the middle of the pack for its public pension program, ranking 28th for risk-free unfunded liabilities.

06.15.22
Real Estate
Great Lakes University Considers Additional Commitment To RE Manager

The university will consider committing additional capital to an existing real estate strategy as the firm eyes a more robust opportunity set than anticipated and prefers to increase the size of the fund rather than raise a new one.

06.15.22
People Moves
Asset Manager Promotes New CEO

The firm, which allocates private debt capital to microfinance and small and medium-sized finance institutions, has promoted its coo to ceo to handle day-to-day management.

06.15.22
Passive Equity
New England Plan Concludes Index Provider Search

Selected firm was one of three candidates.

06.14.22
Private Equity
California Plan Adds PE Commitments

Plan closed on three private equity commitments totaling up to $88.5 million in May.

06.14.22
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
N. Dakota System Renews Investment Consultant, Record Keeper Contracts

System initially hired Callan as general investment consultant for its defined contribution plans in December 2020 and last renewed its record keeping contract earlier that year.

06.14.22