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Examiners ask about funds by name in opening requests. Enforcement has picked up the scent, too, affiliate title Private Funds CFO has learned.

Head of PE at $38bn pension system believes portfolio’s distributions have fared well in a difficult period for LPs with hefty PE allocations.

CIO Shoaib Khan, head of one of the largest US public pensions, says he feels no pressure to hastily remedy a string of private markets staff departures.

With commitments from returning LPs, as well as new endowments, family offices and its first two public pension plans, the new fund has made 12 investments to date.

'Sector expertise is important, but we don't believe it's enough,' says one of the firm’s managing partners

Liquidity is central to Wafra’s decision when forming partnerships with new groups, as well as existing ones.

Andrew Roth’s departure follows the exit of his co-head, who left shortly after it was reported that the LP would cut back on its private equity allocation.

California pension with just shy of $1bn portfolio previously cited high fees and unimpressive risk-adjusted returns as reasons to skip private equity, but hears rationale for revisiting. decision from Callan

The pension plan is hoping to reduce its allocation to buyout assets, increase its liquidity and cull “inactive” GP relationships.