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The CalPERS gamble: Why the push to invest in private equity alarms public employees
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Devara Berger Devara Berger is managing editor and director of public relations for the Retired Public Employees’ Association of California. Public employees’ retirement security depends on the integrity of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). However, its CEO, […]
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According to Redwood City Pulse’s source item, The CalPERS gamble: Why the push to invest in private equity alarms public employees, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Devara Berger Devara Berger is managing editor and director of public relations for the Retired Public Employees’ Association of California. Public employees’ retirement security depends on the integrity of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). However, its CEO, […]
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