Putnam Investments

The $24 billion Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana in Baton Rouge approved two private equity commitments to Hellman & Friedman and Insight Venture Management.

Here's our weekly roundup of hires and promotions in the alternative investment industry, including moves at Advent International, Northern Trust, Mercer and more.

The $143 billion State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) appointed Edwin Denson as executive director and chief investment officer, charged with overseeing the full investment portfolio managed by SWIB, which includes the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System. The move follows ...