Tag: Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)

Alternatives November 1, 2021

As COVID Recedes, Can Gold Maintain Its Lofty Level?

The commodity has been having a good month despite a recent report of low demand.

Asset Allocation March 17, 2021

A Texas bill would force the state’s retirement systems to divest from companies that divest from fossil fuels.

Newsmakers February 25, 2021

Gen Y folks are five years behind Baby Boomers financially at a comparable age, renowned UTIMCO chief laments.

Pensions August 27, 2020

Former general counsel Carolina de Onís has moved to UTIMCO.

Corporate Moves May 19, 2020

The former Texas TRS managing director will oversee the roughly $1.9 billion university endowment.

Pensions February 24, 2020

The change will save the troubled medical benefits programs $754 million over the next five years.

Risk February 20, 2020

The fund’s new CIO Jase Auby describes the portfolio’s new path forward.

Newsmakers December 13, 2019

Board approves Deputy CIO Jase Auby as successor for top TRS investment management position

Corporate Moves December 10, 2019

Jerry Albright to take on a new role at the $156 billion retirement system.

October 1, 2019

Bring on the exotica: Public pension plans are going lighter on stocks and bonds, as their alt ownership has almost quadrupled.

Risk September 23, 2019

Global equities spur 3.2% return for second quarter.

August 1, 2019

Jerry Albright’s $152 billion pension fund could open Asia branch in 2020.

Asset Allocation July 23, 2019

Fund aims to protect against equity risks.

Newsmakers July 19, 2019

Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to provide market insights in September board meeting.

Newsmakers June 14, 2019

Advocates call it ‘the most positive legislative action for all TRS members’ in quarter century.