Private Equity

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CalPERS pays more in fees, less in carry

The US’s largest public pension decreased its overall expense costs by $170m during the fiscal year ended 30 June, up from $67m of savings last year.

2 min read · 13 December 2017

Trends of the Year: Korean LPs to the fore

A low interest rate environment and growth in pension fund money continue to fuel to South Korean LPs' expansion into alternatives.

2 min read · 13 December 2017

LP appetite for emerging markets wanes

According to a survey of LPs by placement agent Probitas Partners, declining interest in China is driving a drop-off across emerging markets.

2 min read · 12 December 2017

LPs warm to fundless co-investments – exclusive

One-third of limited partners are willing to pay for deals where they are not an existing fund investor, according to a survey by Asante Capital Group.

2 min read · 05 December 2017

Coller Capital's barometer in five charts

Investors still have a strong appetite for private equity despite concerns about debt and the funding of weak managers.

3 min read · 04 December 2017

Momentum gathers for long-life vehicles

Investors are waking up to the appeal of long-life fund structures, a report has found.

2 min read · 28 November 2017

CPPIB taking long-term view on China

The Canadian pension giant is well positioned for China’s long-term oriented market development, according to chief executive Mark Machin.

3 min read · 28 November 2017

When less isn’t more

CalPERS is reviewing its strategy of consolidating PE commitments into fewer managers. What will that mean for the industry?

3 min read · 16 November 2017

Taking an interest in funds of firms

Investors and fund managers alike are waking up to the appeal of GP interest vehicles.

3 min read · 13 November 2017

CalPERS faces commitment issues

The US's largest public pension made $3.3bn of commitments to private equity in the 2016-17 fiscal year, down from $4bn the previous year, according to documents released this week.

1 min read · 09 November 2017

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