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March 12, 2024 #### Cincinnati Retirement Places $110M Across Five Private Debt Managers The Cincinnati Retirement System approved five commitments to private debt managers, totaling $110 million, according to Minutes from the February 1, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. $30 million was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/cincinnati-retirement-places-110m-across-five-private-debt-managers) March 12, 2024 #### Vermont Targeting $75M to Real Estate The Vermont Pension Investment Committee has recently reviewed the 2024 real estate commitment pacing target with investment consultant, RVK. RVK is recommending annual commitments of $100 million;... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/vermont-targeting-75m-to-real-estate) March 11, 2024 #### Alaska Retirement Commits $50M to Real Estate The Alaska Retirement Management Board approved a new commitment to real estate totaling $50 million to KKR Real Estate Americas IV, according to meeting materials from the March 7 Board meeting. KKR... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/alaska-retirement-commits-50m-to-real-estate) March 11, 2024 #### Maryland Discloses $2B in New Investments The Maryland State Retirement & Pension Systems disclosed thirteen commitments totaling $2.073 billion, according to materials from the February meeting. $50 million was committed to Loop Capital... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/maryland-discloses-2b-in-new-investments) March 08, 2024 #### University of Kentucky Invests $45M to Alts The University of Kentucky Endowment approved three new alternative investments totaling $45 million, according to minutes from the December 5, 2023 Investment Committee meeting. $15 million was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/university-of-kentucky-invests-45m-to-alts) March 08, 2024 #### Fresno City Targeting $55M to Real Estate in 2024 The City of Fresno Retirement System is planning to commit $55 million to value-add real estate in 2024. Staff reviewed a presentation from NEPC at the recent February board meeting which covered a... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/fresno-city-targeting-55m-to-real-estate-in-2024) March 07, 2024 #### San Mateo Invests $73M to Private Markets The San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association approved two commitments totaling $73 million to private markets. In private credit, $45 million was committed to Comvest Credit Partners VII... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/san-mateo-invests-73m-to-private-markets) March 06, 2024 #### Mass Water Hires Aristotle for LCV Search The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Retirement System has approved the hiring of Aristotle for their Large Cap Value search, according to Minutes from the January 25, 2024 Board meeting.... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/mass-water-hires-aristotle-for-lcv-search) March 06, 2024 #### Weymouth Retirement Issues Fixed Income RFP The Weymouth Retirement System issued an RFP for active global fixed income managers. The mandate will be for approximately $4 to $7 million. Proposals are due by Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 4:00PM... 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