Iowa PERS Picks Farm, Timber IMs

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System Des Moines, has appointed investment managers for its timberland and farmland mandates.

The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (Iowa PERS), Des Moines, has appointed investment managers (IMs) for its timberland and farmland mandates, Pensions & Investments reports. Forest Investment Associates will manage U.S. timberland and UBS AgriVest will run the U.S. farmland.

Each selected firm will oversee $100 million, pending contract negotiations. The $21.7 billion system’s investment consultant Wilshire Associates assisted in the search process.

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