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US Think Tank: PE firms short-changing pension funds

<p> <span>Maryland Public Policy Institute challenges PE industry on poor returns and high fees.</span></p> <p> </p>

3 min read · 06 August 2015

GPIF on hunt for alternatives investment managers

Japan’s $1.1 trillion pension fund is hiring investment professionals to lead investments in alternatives, including private equity.

2 min read · 06 August 2015

Warburg Pincus XII on track for Q4 final close

Warburg Pincus is expected to hold a final close on its 12th flagship fund during the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a Verus Investments memo included in meeting materials prepared for Fresno County Employees’ Retirement Association.

2 min read · 05 August 2015

Florida Retirement System PE investments lead returns

The pension plans’ PE portfolio returned 14.61 percent.

2 min read · 05 August 2015

Managing Director Virtanen departs New York State Teachers’ Retirement System

New York State Teachers’ Retirement System private equity chief John Virtanen stepped down from his role at the $105 billion pension on July 29, spokesman John Cardillo told Buyouts.

1 min read · 04 August 2015

San Mateo County estimates $5.6 mln of PE fees for 2014-2015

The San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association estimates it paid more than $5.6 million in fees to private equity managers during the 2014-2015 fiscal year ending on June 30, according to retirement system documents.

2 min read · 04 August 2015

TIAA-CREF Global Agri II holds final close at $3bn

<p> The new fund helps to further diversify TIAA-CREF’s alternative investments beyond the public markets.</p> <p> </p>

2 min read · 04 August 2015

US industry ‘disappointed’ in ESMA decision

<p><em>Following ESMA’s decision to delay any recommendation that US managers be afforded a pan-EU marketing passport under the AIFMD, the PEGCC says it will continue speaking with EU regulators. </em></p>

2 min read · 04 August 2015

ZM Capital readies $400 mln close

ZM Capital, the private equity firm led by former 20th Century Fox president and BMG Entertainment chief Strauss Zelnick, is poised to close its second flagship fund on $400 million, two sources told Buyouts.

2 min read · 03 August 2015

Colorado Fire & Police goes niche with debt, VC commitments

The Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado at its meeting last week committed $45 million across three private debt and venture capital funds, Chief Investment Officer Scott Simon told Buyouts.

2 min read · 03 August 2015

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