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February 09, 2024 #### New York STRS Commits $830M to Alts The New York State Teachers Retirement System disclosed seven alternative investments, totaling $830 million, according to materials from the January 25th board meeting. With in private equity, $150... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/new-york-strs-commits-830m-to-alts) February 08, 2024 #### Arkansas TRS Commits $125M to Alts The Arkansas Teachers Retirement System disclosed three recent commitments to alternatives totaling $125 million, according to minutes from the February 5th Board meeting. In real assets, $50 million... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/arkansas-trs-commits-125m-to-alts) February 07, 2024 #### Arkansas TRS Reviews 2024 Private Equity and Real Assets Commitment Pacing Targets The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System reviewed their 2024 private equity and real assets commitment pacing targets at the December 4th Board meeting. In private equity, their target commitment for... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/arkansas-trs-reviews-2024-private-equity-and-real-assets-commitment-pacing-targets) February 06, 2024 #### Texas County & District Retirement System Commits $60M to Private Equity, Venture Capital The Texas County & District Retirement System disclosed two new investments totaling $60 million. Within private equity, $30 million was committed to Carnelian Energy Capital V. And in venture... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/texas-county-district-retirement-system-commits-60m-to-private-equity-venture-capital) February 06, 2024 #### Imperial County ERS Commits $40M to Private Equity The Imperial County Employees Retirement System has approved $40 million across two investments to private equity and private credit, according to minutes from the November 15th Board meeting. $10... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/imperial-county-ers-commits-40m-to-private-equity) February 06, 2024 #### Indiana Retirement Issues U.S. Small Cap Searches The Indiana Public Retirement System has issued an RFP for U.S. small cap managers. All styles will be considered including growth, core and value. The mandate will be for up to $500 million.... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/indiana-retirement-issues-u.s.-small-cap-searches) February 05, 2024 #### The St. Louis Firefighters Retirement Plan Issues Core Fixed Income RFP The St. Louis Firefighters Retirement Plan has issued an RFP for Core Fixed Income Managers. The core fixed income mandate will be for $23 million. Proposals are due by March 8, 2024. Investment... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/the-st.-louis-firefighters-retirement-plan-issues-core-fixed-income-rfp) February 05, 2024 #### Merced County Retains Meketa for Investment Consulting The Merced County Employees’ Retirement Association has retained Meketa for the general investment consultant contract, according to minutes from the December 14th Board meeting. The search was... [ Read More](https://dakotafunds.com/dakota-funds/fundraising-news/merced-county-retains-meketa-for-investment-consulting) February 02, 2024 #### City of Fresno Retirement Systems Reviews 2024 Private Debt Commitment Pacing Target The City of Fresno Retirement Systems reviewed their 2024 private debt commitment pacing target according to minutes from the January 23rd Board meeting. The approved pacing has a target of $70... 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