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Alternatives Real Assets Private Equity
Alaska Permanent Fund Makes Infrastructure, Private Equity Allocations
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. invested $750 million total to two infrastructure funds and $400
07.25.08
People Moves
MFC Adds Consultant Relations Head
Brian Torrisi has been named managing director and head of U.S. consultant relations at MFC Global
07.25.08
People Moves
NYC Looks To Bolster Staff
The $108 million New York City Retirement Systems is seeking to fill staff positions in its private
07.25.08
Surveys/Studies
Oakland County To Review Allocation
The $1.7 billion Oakland County (Mich.) Employees Retirement System will have new investment
07.24.08
Real Estate Emerging/Diverse Managers
Illinois Municipal Discussing Emerging Real Estate MoM Search
The $24 billion Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund was expected to discuss an emerging real estate
07.24.08
Domestic Equity Surveys/Studies
Calif. Water District Conducting Allocation Review; Terminates Legg Mason
The $100 million Contra Costa (Calif.) Water District is currently conducting an asset allocation
07.24.08
Real Estate
Bay County Makes REITs Hire
The $226 million Bay County (Mich.) Employees Retirement System hired Cornerstone Real Estate
07.24.08
Industry News
AMG Acquires Stake In 2 Firms
Affiliated Managers Group has acquired majority stakes in asset management firms Gannett Welsh &
07.24.08
People Moves
Wanger Adds Two To Team
Wanger Investment Management added two new executives to its team as the firm looks to expand its
07.24.08
Alternatives Equity Private Equity
Smithsonian Looking Far East; Evaluating Distressed Debt
The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Far East equity manager and is currently evaluating new
07.24.08