Fixed and Variable Fund returns are up as we move into the final weeks of 2004. The preliminary calendar year-to-date return for the Fixed Fund was 9.3% as of November 30, 2004, ahead of the 8.6% return for the benchmark. The Variable Fund return was 8.4% compared to 9.4% for its benchmark. READ FULL ARTICLE #Returnsupasmarketsrebound #SWIBReportIssues2004

My first few months as executive director have been a time of change and challenge. It has been a pleasure getting to know the SWIB staff. I am also fortunate to be able continue to work with many of the people I came to know in the retirement system during my service at the Department of Employee Trust Funds. READ FULL ARTICLE #Facingchallengeseasierwithparticipantshelp #SWIBReportIssues2004

Since joining the Investment Board staff as Executive Director last December, I have been impressed by the wide range of responsibilities that are involved in managing some $65 billion in assets for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). All of this work for the WRS is driven by a single goal. READ FULL ARTICLE #DecisionsmadeinFundsinterest #SWIBReportIssues2004