Arkansas Teacher Retirement System
New Roles Announced at Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Simmons Bank & UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Rodney Showmar and Michael Lamoureux have taken on continued leadership roles, with Showmar staying on the Federal Reserve's advisory council and Lamoureux joining Capitol Counsel as a partner. read more >
Highland Pellets Hit with $10M Order
A federal judge last month confirmed a $10.1 million arbitration award to a contractor for work done on Highland Pellets LLC’s plant in Pine Bluff. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
ATRS Keeps Faith in Pine Bluff’s Highland Pellets
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System recently increased its stake in a Pine Bluff wood pellets manufacturer on the wrong side of an eight-figure arbitration award. read more >
Public Pensions, Private Equity: ATRS and APERS Exceed Targets with Diverse Investments
Both systems, the state’s largest pension funds, exceeded their goals for returns after a dismal fiscal 2022, and both also have new leaders fresh out of state agencies. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
$3.7B Gas to Liquid Plant Strides Forward
The revised projected capital investment would make it the largest single industrial endeavor in state history. Construction could start as early as 2025, with commercial operations following in 2029, if all goes well. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Invests $25M in Westrock
The transaction is expected to close in August, along with equity purchases totaling $75 million from two other investment groups. read more >
Fund Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud After Arkansas Teacher Pension Losses
Allianz Global Investors U.S. has agreed to pay more than $6 billion in penalties and restitution to investors. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Reaches $642M Settlement in Pension Loss Lawsuit
It accused the German finance company Allianz of negligence and breach of contract. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Full Occupancy Casts Victory Over Doubt
At 20 years old, the Victory Building at 1401 W. Capitol Ave. in Little Rock has lived up to its name, at least in the view of its owner, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. read more >
Retirement Advice Affirmed By 2020: Hold Fast
Many experts say the best way to invest for retirement is to put money in stocks and bonds and then hold tight. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Bank of America Plaza Awaits Reimagination
The third-tallest building on Little Rock’s skyline remains an investment puzzle awaiting a solution before new ownership enters the picture. read more >
by George Waldon -
US Steel Buys Remaining Stake in Big River Steel Plant for $774M
United States Steel Corp. of Pittsburgh says it has purchased the remaining stake in Big River Steel LLC for $774 million cash. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Big River Steel’s $716M Expansion Wraps Up Early
Big River Steel says it's completed a $716 million expansion, doubling the capacity of its scrap metal recycling and flat-rolled steel production facility in Osceola to 3.3 million tons annually. read more >
Pair of County Human Services Offices Sold
The two office buildings that house the Arkansas Department of Human Services have been sold for an undisclosed amount to a private equity investor in Chicago. read more >
Arrowhead Estates Sells for $6.1M (Real Deals)
The 242-unit apartment property in North Little Rock trades hands between two California companies for $6.15 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Course Outline Important for ATRS Leader Clint Rhoden
Clint Rhoden, the executive director of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, emphasizes the importance of having a plan and following it. read more >
Teacher Retirement Fund Expects Investment Loss for FY 2020
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System expects to see a loss of 1% on its investments for its fiscal year that ended June 30, marking the first decrease since 2009. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Village at Valley Ranch Acquired for $10.5M
This week, a varied menu is served up of real estate transactions that include a nursing home, apartments, car washes, warehouse, undeveloped land and a residence. read more >
Fervor Burns On for $3.5B Gas-to-Liquid Plant
Roger Williams’ eight-year path to his dream — a $3.5 billion plant to make ultra-clean diesel near the banks of the Arkansas River — is intersecting with a quite literal road, perhaps the state’s sturdiest. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Big River Steel Announces Partnership with Koch Metallics
Big River Steel of Osceola enters an agreement with Koch Metallics LLC under which Koch will act as the exclusive agent to Big River Steel for metallics procurement. read more >
by Lance Turner -
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