Manager Selection
Illinois Teachers’ Pension to Prioritize Liquidity, Volatility Protection in New Asset Allocation Plan
The fund also made up to $570 million in commitments to new and existing managers.
Tag: Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System
Pensions
Illinois Teachers to Receive $6.2B From State to Boost Funded Status
This marks the third year of cash infusions to bolster the pension plan, with a funding ratio stuck below 50%.
Manager Selection
Illinois Teachers’ Names Ghiané Jones as Deputy CIO
Previously an investment consultant with Meketa, Jones started in the newly created position on October 10.
Pensions
Illinois Teachers’ Pension Seeks Diversifying Strategies Consultant
The Illinois TRS is also looking to hire a new investment officer and plans to open a Chicago office.
Newsmakers
Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois Issues RFP for Investment Consultant
The $60.7 billion pension system is seeking a firm to assist in investment decisions after RVK’s 5-year term expires this year.
Asset Allocation
Illinois Teachers Pension Invests Nearly $1.5 Billion in Alts
Retirement system’s funded level rises 1.3% in fiscal 2022 despite investment loss.
Asset Allocation
Fiscal Year 2022 Brings Outperformance for Illinois State Teachers’ Retirement System
A conservative strategy proved effective in mitigating losses in a tough market.
Asset Allocation
Illinois Teachers’ Pension Invests $1.5 Billion in June, July
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois earmarked over $1 billion for alts.
Asset Allocation
Illinois Teachers’ Plan Is Looking for EM Managers
The underfunded program wants a diversified portfolio that doesn’t underperform in bad times.
Asset Allocation
Illinois TRS Commits Nearly $6 Billion
Fund reported 26 commitments and two terminations between February and May.
Corporate Moves
Illinois Teachers’ Names New Leader for Emerging Manager Program
‘Invaluable’ Jose Gonzalez succeeds Kirk Sims, who left for the Texas Teachers’ Retirement System.
Newsmakers
Pension Bridge: 3 State Pension Plans Bare All on Funding Messes
At Pension Bridge, Dick Ingram, Dominic Garcia, and Glen Grell reveal how their programs ended up underfunded.
Risk
Illinois Teachers’ Pensions Return More than 8% in 2018
Investment returns fell by 50% from 2017 for state and university educators.
Newsmakers
Illinois TRS Earns 12.6% in FY2017
However, unfunded status grows as fund continues ‘treading water.’