Alfie Crooks

CalPERS reaps benefits from PE strategy shift

The pension fund’s new strategy generated a 21.9% return over the past three years.

Florida SBA considers rebalancing to reduce venture exposure

Florida SBA is considering a number of rebalancing initiatives, including LP-led secondaries activity, in order to reduce its venture capital exposure.

Alaska Permanent re-commits to private equity in 2026 after a strong year

The sovereign wealth fund’s remarkable distributions in the last year have not deterred it from plans to shrink its allocation to private markets, however.

Los Angeles Fire and Police pension mulls local investment program

The desire to co-invest in local venture capital firms has presented unique challenges for the mid-size pension plan.

Quad-C sets target for 11th flagship vehicle

The mid-market firm is looking to raise its largest fund yet.

City of San Jose sets pacing to catch up to private markets target

The California-based pension approved a total commitment of $380m to private market assets for 2026.

CPP Investments’ take on TPA offers a vision to US institutions

In a recently released white paper, the Canadian pension system argues that adopting a TPA strategy helped it navigate a deeply uncertain market environment.

Orange County to institute hybrid asset allocation strategy

The California-based pension plan intends to use principles from the so-called ‘total portfolio approach’ in future portfolio construction.

VCERA ups pacing by nearly 60% for 2026

The pension fund is aiming to deepen its relationship with Abbott Capital Management after enlisting the manager in 2017.

Nevada PERS hands control of Clearlake assets to adviser over conflict of interest

The pension will grant its adviser the discretion to manage its investments in Clearlake Capital Partners, including the ability to liquidate the assets via the secondaries market.