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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.
A question of benchmarkingInstitutional investors are right to be increasingly curious about the best ways to evaluate their PE portfolio performance.
Side Letter: Cash off the tableIn today's edition, GPs are being urged to take cash off the table early; Why Oklahoma is a must-visit for IR professionals; Defaults are on the (marginal) decline.
Side Letter: Fund finance inflowsLP capital looks set to play a significant role in the rampant expansion of the fund finance universe. Plus: a $70bn pension is cutting its private equity allocation; and why LPs should investigate GPs' understanding of AI sustainability risks. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Evergreen shock absorbersA Swiss private bank corroborates claims that individual investors weren't spooked by April's tariff turmoil. Plus: PSP Investments slashes its private equity allocation. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Tariff, or not tariff?Tariffs are infusing multiple layers of uncertainty into valuations, which could delay deal activity and prolong holding periods. Plus: OTPP will bid Hong Kong adieu; and Oakley Capital hits its hard-cap. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: The dreaded 'E' wordNot every manager appears to share the belief that exits will recover in the near term. Plus: The Mastercard Foundation has become the industry's newest secondaries buyer; and a Maryland pension giant is concerned about the climate. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: QIA's APAC expansionThe $445 billion QIA is massively expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint to capture private equity opportunities in the region. Plus: why some experts believe concerns over NAV loans have been blown out of proportion. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: CalPERS' labour concernsThe largest US public pension is cutting commitments to GPs with concerning labour practices in their portfolio. Plus: General Atlantic is raising another growth flagship; and Lincoln International checks the health of Europe's mid-market. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Partners Group's royaltiesPartners Group has launched a new strategy dedicated to private markets royalties. Plus: an exploration of sponsor-led PIPEs; and another Japan fund has reached a close. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.