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CalPERS head of PE on why its programme has underperformed

Consistency in capital deployment and strategic direction are critical for the pension's PE programme to be at or near its potential, according to the asset class's head Greg Ruiz.

3 min read · 15 September 2020

CalSTRS’ Ailman: Divestment does not bring about social change

The pension fund's CIO told a virtual conference a period of transition is needed between fossil fuels and renewables.

4 min read · 15 September 2020

Neuberger seeks fundraising extensions due to covid-19 delays

The investment giant has requested fundraising extensions of up to six months to accommodate LPs who required more time.

2 min read · 14 September 2020

MassPRIM staff expects strong PE comeback

Private equity remains one of the strongest-performing asset classes for the $75bn US pension.

2 min read · 14 September 2020

KKR’s Roberts: 'That's why we jumped off the pier'

Industry titan George Roberts, in a video with Goldman Sachs, shared lessons on more than four decades in private equity, career advice and pandemic opportunities.

2 min read · 10 September 2020

Inside LAFPP’s specialised PE programme

We take a look at how the Los Angeles pension’s programme to back diverse and minority-owned PE managers has performed and evolved over more than a decade.

6 min read · 08 September 2020

Bertrand Millot of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec talks climate change

'Climate risk is real. Even if you have a fluorescent green portfolio you will still incur climate risk.

3 min read · 04 September 2020

DC pensions: Can private equity remain ‘private’?

The private equity industry is at a crossroads as it hopes to maintain a level of secrecy while gaining exposure to millions of retail investors.

3 min read · 03 September 2020

Silver Lake veteran seeks $700m for third software-focused fund

Luminate Capital's target for its third flagship fund is nearly three times larger than what it raised for its debut offering in 2017.

2 min read · 03 September 2020

ArchiMed sets sights on US with its largest healthcare fund

The firm held a final close on €1bn for its third fund – Europe’s largest healthcare vehicle – in late August.

3 min read · 02 September 2020

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