Questions Dog Oregon's Investments in Private Equity for Pension Fund

Questions dog Oregon's investments in private equity for pension fund

The Oregon Investment Council faces tough questions from lawmakers, unions and advocates. An email shows the former state treasurer voiced concerns.

More questions arise about state investments in private equity - The New Era

The Oregon Investment Council faces tough questions from lawmakers, unions and advocates. An email shows the former state treasurer shared their concerns.    By James Neff Oregon Journalism Project As Oregon state treasurer for eight years, Tobias Read didn’t have a discouraging word for “private equity,” the secretive investments that account for one quarter of the state’s $100 billion Public Employees Retirement System fund.  At least not publ…