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Pensions up alternatives exposureGlobal pension assets hit a record high of $32 trillion.
- Study: Alternatives allocations expected to rise(2)
Pension funds have been ramping up exposure to alternatives – with some of the world’s largest pension markets recording a rise in average allocations to 19% from 5%. Consultancy Towers Watson is ‘confident’ the numbers will keep rising.
- CDH nears $2bn target
The Hong Kong-based firm is still fundraising for its fifth China-focused vehicle, expecting to reach or surpass its target before the end of the year.
- Study: Alternatives allocations expected to rise
Pension funds have been ramping up exposure to alternatives – with some of the world’s largest pension markets recording a rise in average allocations to 19% from 5%. Consultancy Towers Watson is ‘confident’ the numbers will keep rising.
- LPs seek more internal expertise
LPs tend to believe in building internal investment knowhow, but retaining professionals can be a challenge, CIC told delegates at the FT Asset Management Summit.
- CDH Asia's largest PE manager
The Hong Kong-based firm has $8 billion in AUM, the biggest amount among Asia-based private equity firms, followed by Hony and PAG.
- Top PE managers see assets top $1trn
Private equity accounted for a higher proportion of assets managed by alternatives specialists last year, according to a new survey, with Goldman Sachs, Blackstone and TPG leading the way.
- Dutch bonus cap could pressure GPs
Plans by the Dutch government to cap variable pay at financial institutions at 20% could result in additional pressure on pension funds and GPs to comply with these regulations as well, industry sources warn.
- Private equity represents second-largest alternatives pool
Private equity represents the second-largest segment within the alternative asset class behind real estate, according to a survey of the world’s top 100 alternatives managers - who together manage $3,136 billion.
- Equity-shy pensions embracing alternative assets
A shift in strategy by pension funds worldwide means they now comprise around half of alternative asset managers investor base, according to a recent survey.