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January 2024 Public Pension Brief

Written by John Washington, Data Research Analyst | Feb 1, 2024 3:00:00 PM

Highlights from January:

  • $130B+ in new pension fund allocations across private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure strategies.

  • Major moves in real estate with Stonepeak, Carlyle, and Blackstone securing significant mandates.

  • CIO transitions at CalSTRS and the Church Commissioners for England signal evolving leadership at top institutions.

  • Tactical rebalancing from Ohio PERS and Stanislaus County indicate shifting risk preferences.

  • Real assets surge with multiple funds — Connecticut, Rhode Island, and NYC systems—investing in infrastructure and farmland.

  • Active manager churn: Multiple terminations and hires in small-cap, mid-cap, and international equity sleeves.

  • Robust search activity, including fixed income, real assets, international equity, and custodial mandates.

  • Big bets on private credit: TCDRS, Michigan, and New Mexico lead with sizable commitments to direct lending and special situations.