The South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System (PORS) provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to police officers, firefighters, and other public safety personnel across South Carolina. With approximately $8 billion in dedicated assets, PORS is one of five retirement systems managed by the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission (RSIC).
Investment Strategy
PORS assets are invested through the RSIC’s pooled portfolio, which includes public equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and other alternatives. The RSIC manages total assets exceeding $40 billion across all five SC retirement systems, providing scale advantages in accessing institutional-quality managers.
The alternatives program includes private equity commitments across buyout, growth, and special situations strategies. Real estate investments span core and value-add funds. Infrastructure allocations target essential assets with stable cash flows. The RSIC has been building its alternatives program over the past 15 years with a focus on manager quality and diversification.
How to Approach
Fund managers should contact the South Carolina RSIC in Columbia. The Commission evaluates managers for all SC retirement plans simultaneously. GPs should provide a concise fund overview, audited track record, and competitive fee terms. The RSIC values transparency, alignment of interests, and proven investment processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SCPORS's alternatives allocation?
SCPORS assets are invested through the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission (RSIC), which allocates approximately 18% of the combined pension portfolio to alternatives including private equity, real estate, and infrastructure.
Who manages SCPORS investments?
The South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission (RSIC) manages investments for all five South Carolina retirement systems, including PORS. The RSIC has an internal investment team and works with external managers for alternatives.
How can GPs approach SCPORS?
GPs should engage with the South Carolina RSIC in Columbia. The Commission evaluates managers for all SC retirement plans, so a single relationship can cover multiple systems. Managers should present a fund overview, track record, and strategy differentiation.
