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%.
Tag: Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System
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.
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.
Risk
Illinois Teachers’ Pensions Return More than 8% in 2018
Investment returns fell by 50% from 2017 for state and university educators.