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People Moves
N. Dakota System Appoints New Executive Director

The new executive director has been with the retirement system for roughly 30 years.

02.15.24
Administrator/Record Keeper
Rocky Mountain 457 Plan Rehires Record Keeper

The hire concludes a search launched in May due to the incumbent’s contract expiration.

02.15.24
Industry News
Northeast Pension Plan Divests From Eight Oil & Gas Companies

The divestments stem from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan.

02.15.24
Real Estate
Calif. Pension Plan Approves Real Estate Pacing, A/A Changes

The pacing plan and target allocation changes were recommended as part of an annual real estate program review.

02.15.24
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast Plan Slates Investment Consultant RFP

The plan also made a $50 million long/short equity investment last month.

02.15.24
Surveys/Studies
Smaller Endowments Outperform Larger Peers As FY23 Average Returns Exceed FY22: Study

The average 2023 fiscal year return of colleges and universities’ endowments exceeded fiscal year 2022 returns as the smaller endowments’ public market exposures helped them outperform their larger peers.

02.15.24
People Moves
Mercer Names Leaders For Southern, Mid-Atlantic Offices

The firm has named two new leaders for its Dallas and Virginia offices to strengthen its brand in the region and support client and colleague success.

02.15.24
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Texas County Pension Awards Retirement Plan Consultant

The retirement plan awarded a contract in its retirement plan and investment advisor services search last year.

02.14.24
People Moves
Texas Pension Investment Analyst Departs

The investment analyst had been with the pension plan for three years.

02.14.24
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Southeast City Nears Record Keeper Hire

The city interviewed five firms this week after issuing an RFP last year.

02.14.24