Tag: Oregon Investment Council

News September 15, 2020

Oregon Integrates ESG Formally into Investment Policy

But the amended guidance specified that sustainable investing should not interfere with the system’s fiduciary duty to its beneficiaries.

Pensions March 25, 2020

Oregon Selects New CIO to Replace Skjervem

Rex Kim has been announced as the Oregon State Treasury’s new investment leader.

Alternatives March 19, 2019

Oregon’s CIO Prepares ‘Snarky Remark’ to Defend Millions in Fees to Fund Managers

Skjervem says the state would be billions of dollars worse off if not for these funds.

Asset Allocation February 1, 2019

Oregon to Invest Up to $3.5 Billion in Private Equity in 2019

Plans to relaunch revised co-investment program and beef up PE team.

Newsmakers September 27, 2017

Oregon PERS Changes Investment Strategy

Individual account programs will be shifted into target-date funds in 2018.

Industry White Papers

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