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Rick Smirl Appointed SWIB Executive Director

Rick Smirl has been appointed executive director of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB). Smirl is currently a partner and...

Michael Williamson Will Retire as SWIB Executive Director at the End of 2017

State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) announced today that Michael Williamson will retire as executive director at the end of 2017....

SWIB Beats Investing Benchmarks; Announces Incentive Compensation Awards Paid for $1.2 Billion Earne

Madison, WI (April 21, 2017) - State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) Trustees approved incentive compensation payments based on...

SWIB Announces 2016 WRS Preliminary Returns; Earns $1.1 Billion Over Market Returns

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) today announced preliminary returns for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the state's...

SWIB Announces 2015 Wisconsin Retirement System Preliminary Returns

Madison, WI (January 13, 2016) – In a year when U.S. stocks had their worst annual performance since 2008, the primary trust fund for the...

$1.4 Billion in Additional Returns Generates Incentive Payments

Madison, WI (April 10, 2015) – The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) Trustees Wednesday approved incentive compensation to...

Greg Robinson Named General Partner of 4490 Ventures, L.P.

With $30 million to begin, 4490 Ventures will focus on IT startups in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Greg Robinson has been named general...

State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation launch venture fund to tar

With $30 million to begin, 4490 Ventures will focus on IT startups in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — The State of Wisconsin Investment Board...

2011 Core Fund Sees Positive Return in Challenging Markets

Madison, WI (January 11, 2012) – The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) announced today the preliminary returns for the Wisconsin...

WRS’ strong performance aided by rebound in world stocks

Madison, Wisc., (January 7, 2010) After their biggest losses since the 1930s, stock markets worldwide rebounded and the Wisconsin...