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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.
How the top LPs benchmark their PE investments – updatedPEI analysis exposes the immense variety in benchmarking approaches from 20 of private equity's largest investors.
Side Letter: PE's dreaded 'Z' wordLPs are increasingly concerned about tail-end assets; Virginia's $134bn state pension system is worried about GP selection; Apax's new IR hire.
A question of benchmarkingInstitutional investors are right to be increasingly curious about the best ways to evaluate their PE portfolio performance.
Side Letter: Gating-gateIn today's edition, Blue Owl's recent asset sale has thrust semi-liquids into the spotlight; Partners Group tries to assuage investors' AI concerns; Gridiron Capital is back in the market.
Side Letter: EQT's exit recordIn today's edition, EQT's Coller acquisition overshadowed a record year for exits; Where LPs are placing their bets in Asia-Pacific; A prominent European LP departs after more than two decades.
Young private equity talent shapes the industry: Story of the YearAs PE continues to face challenges in different aspects, the next generation of leaders offers insight into how the industry may evolve.
Side Letter: 'Not zero' targetsIn today's edition: The SEC commissioner makes the case for PE allocations in retail portfolios; Another mega-CV closes; ESG, DEI become less of an operational priority on both sides of the aisle.
Side Letter: PIK-ing a winnerWhy payment-in-kind interest is sometimes unfairly maligned. Plus: Partners Group is understood to be on track for a record year of secondaries deployment. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
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.