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Alaska Permanent writes down value of 46 alternatives fundsThe number of private equity, private credit and infrastructure vehicles deemed 'impaired' by the SWF has risen 35% year-on-year.
Alaska Permanent latest to mull PE benchmark reviewStaff have raised concerns over the inclusion of a 12% private debt allocation in its private equity benchmark, as well as the total exclusion of energy investments.
GI 150: The leading allocators in private equityEven amid market turbulence and fears over returns, the LPs on the 2026 Global Investor 150 ranking show strong conviction in the asset class.
Alaska to go 'back to basics' on private equity executionInvestment staff recommend reducing the SWF's allocation to the asset class by 1% annually over a three-year period, CIO Marcus Frampton said at a board meeting.
26North's Josh Harris: Retail capital presents 'recipe for problems'Mixing unaccredited investor capital with wealth capital via vehicles with differing levels of regulation could lead to a backlash against the industry, the private markets veteran told delegates at PEI Group's NEXUS 2026 event.
Side Letter: Stressed out?In today's edition, Alaska Permanent reckons some of the shine has come off private markets; Hong Kong's IPO momentum could further boost renewed investor interest; Employee ownership funds are on a tear.
Alaska Perm: Retail capital could 'change dynamics' in large end of the marketThe $85bn fund needs to think about whether it will be investing alongside retail capital when it evaluates GPs, according to deputy CIO Allen Waldrop.
'Performance anxiety' prompts a rethink for investorsThe proportion of LPs seeking to invest more in private equity has been hit by performance concerns, while Europe looks to benefit from US uncertainty.
Side Letter: Illiquidity premium erosionPrivate equity’s liquidity premium appears to be eroding at a faster rate than ever before. Plus: a UK pension giant is pumping more into PE; and a German LP gets a new CIO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Alaska's buyouts betAPFC is reaping short-term rewards from its tilt towards buyouts. Plus: an Indian fundraising scoop; and Permira taps Carlyle in its global IR build-out. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.