The State Treasurer is responsible for the investment of funds within the Judicial Retirement System (JRS), as directed by Iowa Code Chapter 602.9111 (PDF). The State Treasurer also designates and monitors a master custody institution that holds securities, settles investment transactions, collects income and maintains portfolio accounting for the System.
The State Treasurer establishes the investment policy for the fund and hires investment management firms to invest money of the fund. The State Treasurer sets guidelines for these investment managers and reviews the managers' performance and compliance on a regular basis.
Judicial Investment Policy (PDF)
JRS Portfolio Assets Graph Data from chart above.
