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November 29, 2023 #### New Hampshire Retirement Considering Increases to Private Credit, Infrastructure The New Hampshire Retirement System was presented a new portfolio mix proposal by consultant Callan. The new mix would include: - Private Credit 10% (+5%) - Private Infrastructure 5% (+5%) - Global... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/new-hampshire-retirement-considering-increases-to-private-credit-infrastructure) November 29, 2023 #### Los Angeles Water & Power Renews Real Estate Consultant The Los Angeles Water & Power Employees’ Retirement Plan has extended its contract with StepStone Group for real estate consulting services. The contract that was set to expire in 2024 was extended... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/los-angeles-water-power-renews-real-estate-consultant) November 28, 2023 #### Chicago Park Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund Selects 2 Managers for Fixed Income Search The Park Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Board of Chicago has selected Garcia Hamilton & Associates and Loop Capital for a fixed income search, according to materials from the September Retirement Board... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/chicago-park-employees-annuity-benefit-fund-select-2-managers-for-fixed-income-search) November 28, 2023 #### Washington State Investment Board Commits $650M to Alts The Washington State Investment Board disclosed three recent commitments to alternatives totaling $650 million. In private equity, $100 million was committed to Fisher Lynch Co-Investment V. In real... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/washington-state-investment-board-commits-650m-to-alts) November 28, 2023 #### Hartford Municipal Employees’ Retirement Extends Contract with Meketa as Private Equity Consultant The City of Hartford Municipal Employees’ Retirement Fund has extended their contract with Meketa as private equity consultant according to materials from the October 27th board meeting. As of... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/hartford-municipal-employees-retirement-extends-contract-with-meketa-as-private-equity-consultant) November 28, 2023 #### Oklahoma TRS Commits $100M to Real Estate The Teachers’ Retirement System of Oklahoma disclosed a $100 million investment to real estate from their November 15th board meeting. $100 million was committed to Landmark Real Estate Fund IX.... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/oklahoma-trs-commits-100m-to-real-estate) November 27, 2023 #### Virginia Retirement Commits $865M to Alts; Terminates 2 Strategies The Virginia Retirement System disclosed five recent commitments to alternatives totaling $865 million, according to materials from the November Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) Meeting. In real... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/virginia-retirement-commits-865m-to-alts-terminates-2-strategies) November 27, 2023 #### Delaware Public Employees’ Retirement Commits $50M to Alts The Delaware Public Employees’ Retirement System disclosed two new investments to alternatives totaling $50 million according to October Investment Committee meeting minutes. $20 million was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/delaware-public-employees-retirement-commits-50m-to-alts) November 21, 2023 #### IMRF Commits $440M to Alts; Terminates Emerging Markets Strategy The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund disclosed seven new commitments to alternatives totaling $440 million. In private equity, $30 million was allocated to Agent Capital Fund III, $50 million to... 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