Tag: MassPRIM

Asset Allocation August 11, 2021

Little-Known RhumbLine Advisers in Line for $1 Billion PRIM Allocation

An overallotment for State Street becomes a windfall for the female- and minority-owned firm.

Pensions October 30, 2020

Local Pension Plans Benefited from Shifting Money to MassPRIM, Report Says

Push to consolidate underfunded small retirement programs under the state-level system is being considered in other states.

Asset Management Culture March 12, 2020

Massachusetts Ramps Up Diversity Guidelines

The state’s PRIM Board will vote against nominees if less than 35% of the board is diverse in terms of gender and race.

Risk August 1, 2019

MassPRIM Misses Fiscal Benchmark by a Hair

Fund’s private equity portfolio pulls returns to 6.1% as equities, timberland lag.

Asset Allocation February 15, 2019

Consultant’s ‘Less Optimistic’ View of Equities Leads Massachusetts to Consider Portfolio Re-Allocation

Board considers ‘incremental increases’ to private markets exposure to deliver long-term benefits.

Asset Management Culture December 24, 2018

MassPRIM’s CIO Gets a Cool 5.3% Raise, Full Bonus

Michael Trotsky’s strong performance at the $71.8 billion pension fund bumps his annual pay to almost $500,000.

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