Sam Sutton

Costs fall at CalPERS as PE portfolio matures

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s private equity management fee costs amount to only two-thirds of what they were in 2010, according to retirement system documents.

Oregon commits $500 mln to Blackstone VII

Blackstone Group continues to roll through fundraising for its seventh flagship fund. The Oregon Investment Council committed up to $500 million to Blackstone Capital Partners VII at its April 29 meeting, Oregon spokesman Michael Cox told Buyouts in an email.

Still hot for secondaries, NH commits $50 mln to Coller's latest fund

The New Hampshire Retirement System re-upped $50 million to a Coller Capital secondaries fund at its April 24 investment committee meeting, spokesman Marty Karlon told Buyouts in an email.

New York State Teachers' commits $255 mln to PE in Q1

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System allocated about $255 million to private equity in the first quarter, including more than $180 million for euro-denominated funds, according to documents released in advance of the retirement system’s April 28-29 meetings.

South Carolina moves into core RE with $300 mln Blackstone commitment

The South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission committed up to $300 million to an open-ended Blackstone Group real estate fund at its April 24 meeting, spokesman Danny Varat said in a statement.

Indiana backs Blackstone, EnCap with recent commitments

The Indiana Public Retirement System found its way into EnCap Energy Capital Fund X’s final close, securing a $75 million allocation to the oversubscribed fund on April 7, according to retirement system documents.

Greenspring returns to market with venture FoF

Firm is targeting to raise at least $400 million, according to regulatory documents

Ventura County approves $50 mln PE plan

The Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association plans to increase total commitments to private equity by more than 17 percent this year, retirement system administrator Linda Webb told Buyouts.

San Diego County re-ups to tune of $100 mln to Blackstone VII

The San Diego County Employees Retirement Association approved a $100 million commitment to Blackstone Capital Partners VII at its April 16 board of retirement meeting, according to a recording of the meeting available through the pension’s website.

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