Pensions
Virginia Retirement System Returns 9.9% in Fiscal 2024
The assets of the pension fund rose to a record $113.9 billion.
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Asset Allocation
What Monetary Policy Means for Portfolio Returns
Public pension allocators talked Fed predictions, portfolio strategies and uncorrelated assets in a webinar hosted by CIO.
Asset Allocation
Virginia Retirement System Returns 6.1% in Fiscal 2023
The commonwealth’s pension fund asset value grew to $105 billion.
How Managers of Pension Funds, OCIOs Are Approaching Risk
Whether aiming to transfer or reduce risk or looking to diversify, managers are considering a wide range of options, including private credit.
Asset Allocation
Virginia Retirement System Bucks Trend, Ends Fiscal Year 2022 Up Slightly
CIO Ronald Schmitz credits outperformance to diversification strategy and strong private markets.
Newsmakers
Virginia Retirement System Appoints Andrew Junkin as CIO
Junkin currently serves as CIO of Rhode Island’s pension fund and was the president of Wilshire Advisors.
Manager Selection
Former Wilshire President Joins Rhode Island Treasury as CIO
Andrew Junkin will lead the state pension system’s investment operations after 15 years at the consulting firm.
CalPERS Consultant Defends Forestland Sale
The pension lost around $500 million as it sold most of its portfolio.