Private Equity

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Why some investors are still cautious about private equity

The asset class is an increasingly common component of investment portfolios, but some major potential investors won't take the plunge.

5 min read · 08 May 2018

First State Super eyes SE Asia and China VC – exclusive

The superannuation fund is looking to commit up to $75m each to three venture capital managers over the next 2-3 years.

2 min read · 08 May 2018

Which US pension funds have the best PE track record?

Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension System’s buyout portfolio generated the best performance among US public pensions since vintage 2004, according to a study by HEC Paris.

2 min read · 02 May 2018

ADIA reduces reliance on external fund managers

Fifty-five percent of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s total assets under management are managed by external managers, down from the previous year, according to its 2017 annual report.

2 min read · 02 May 2018

KKR: Insurers embrace 'new world order' for asset allocation

Insurers have nearly doubled their allocation to private equity since 2014 as part of an effort to combat a challenging investment environment.

2 min read · 30 April 2018

Edi Truell: low salary behind lack of UK pension PE appetite

Pension pooling will not only reduce costs but allow UK pensions to hire people that can go toe-to-toe with private equity managers, argues Pension SuperFund creator Edi Truell.

3 min read · 30 April 2018

Riding high

The private equity industry has shown yet more growth amid rampant investor demand; here’s what it must do to ensure it continues.

3 min read · 26 April 2018

Insurers' attitude to private equity in three charts

Global firms want to increase their allocations to private equity more than any other asset class.

1 min read · 26 April 2018

Is private equity running on a ‘fad cycle’?

UK public pensions have not been seduced into private equity’s growth as successfully as some other investors. Sarah Smart, chairwoman of pensions administrator TPT Retirement Solutions, suggests some reasons why.

2 min read · 26 April 2018

Corporates make dramatic move into venture capital

Many companies outside the tech sector are setting up investment arms.

3 min read · 25 April 2018

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