Private Equity
The SEC’s exposure of questionable practices by private equity firms has damaged the industry’s reputation among public pensions, said panelists speaking this month at Pension Bridge’s Chicago conference. And that promises to have repercussions.
3 min read · 28 July 2015
<p>Research from Akina Group and private equity scholar Oliver Gottschalg outlines benefits of constructing a portfolio with European lower mid-market to mid-cap funds.</p> <p> </p>
1 min read · 28 July 2015
<p>Texas-based midmarket firm plans to continue its operations-focused investment strategy with its new fund.</p> <p> </p>
1 min read · 28 July 2015
<p><em>A new bill to crack down on corruption is reportedly moving through the Indian parliament while a related initiative will address private sector bribery for the first time.</em></p>
1 min read · 28 July 2015
The New Jersey Division of Investment is continuing effort to reduce costs and boost returns through separate accounts with the formation of a new vehicle designed to invest in distressed assets.
3 min read · 27 July 2015
The Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (MassPRIM) has allocated almost $1 billion to private equity and venture capital funds through the first six months of 2015, according to state documents, suggesting it has roughly $700 million left for fresh commitments this year if it adheres to its expected commitment pace.
2 min read · 27 July 2015
Senior investment professionals from large US public pension funds at Pension Bridge’s Private Equity Exclusive conference in Chicago are urged to band together to improve reporting standards.
2 min read · 27 July 2015
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Blackstone and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking-owned portfolio company team up to acquire private capital data provider to tap into the need for greater reporting transparency</span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
2 min read · 27 July 2015
Five Questions with Andrew Richards, Managing Director, Swander Pace Capital
3 min read · 27 July 2015
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is bracing for hard choices as it readies its private equity portfolio for the top of the fundraising cycle, according to an investment plan released by the retirement system in advance of its July 9 meeting.
3 min read · 27 July 2015
