Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System overview
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Iowa Public ERS confirms $150m commitment
IPERS has backed Kayne Anderson's flagship real estate debt fund.
IPERS seeks private real estate debt fund managers
The Iowa pension fund wants help with its investment needs.
IPERS sets 2017 pacing plan
Pat Reinhardt of IPERS reviewed the private market capital commitments for calendar year 2017.
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System contact information
Offices
Contacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
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| Key Contact | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email |
Job titleChief Executive Officer | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email | |
Job titleInvestment Board Chair | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email | |
Job titleSenior Investment Officer, Private Market | LocationDes Moines, United States | Email | |
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 12
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