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The Skr117bn (€13bn) fund is allocating up to 3% to alternatives that include hedge funds, private equity and real estate. Ericsson will take up the new position in mid-August. 
Ericsson joined Lazard in Stockholm in 2001. Before Lazard, she headed mergers and acquisitions at Framfab, the European internet consulting and solutions provider.

A-P Fonden 1 boosts alternative investments with Lazard hire

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