Brett Johnson

CalPERS, CalSTRS CIOs see shift away from US assets amid market turmoil

Pension CIOs representing decision-making power behind collective $850bn in assets acknowledge past investment calls ‘wouldn’t work the same going forward.’

UC Regents views underweighted exposure to private assets as ‘fortunate position’

With peers facing substantial portfolio challenges, the $30bn endowment is urging restraint in what its leaders say is an environment for endowments akin to 2008’s financial crisis.

Synergos focuses on 'conscious capitalism' with new deep tech fund

'Investors in the fund will have the option to earmark a portion of their investment to be held in an interest-bearing account that will serve as an ongoing source of revenue to cover management fees and carried interest,' says managing partner Michelle Urben.

CalPERS doubles down on diverse PE managers despite federal DEI challenges

Major pension signals it will continue expansion of diverse representation among managers in private market assets during overview of DEI accomplishments.

CalPERS doubles down on diverse PE managers despite federal DEI challenges

Major pension signals it will continue expansion of diverse representation among managers in private market assets during overview of DEI accomplishments.

San Bernardino launches debut private equity emerging manager program

Pension enticed by perks of pairing up with new managers in current PE environment, plans several-year allocation to Adams Street Partners-managed fund.

LACERS expects opportunities to emerge from volatility

Even as pension’s underweight to US assets keeps it insulated from market decline, system is watching for managers developing strategies suited to trade war scenario.

NEXUS panelists: LPs sticking to core strengths in PE amid uncertainty

PE strategies haven’t deviated significantly as a reaction to geopolitics or market conditions, according to a trio of LPs who spoke at a NEXUS 2025 panel.

Arizona Public Safety hits pause on VC investments

The public pension has committed a combined $95m to venture funds managed by Upfront Ventures, StepStone Group and Mission BioCapital since 2019.

New Mexico SIC preps for J-curve hit after PE commitment blitz

The sovereign fund has seen relatively strong PE performance, despite experiencing a slowdown in distribution activity.