New York State Pension Boosts Private Equity Investments
More than half of the $1.3 billion in June commitments were made within the NYSCRF’s PE portfolio.
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UK’s Nest Hires J.P. Morgan’s Campbell Global for Timberland Fund
The fund will seek timberland investments that promote sustainable forestry practices.
NASCAR Considering Ban on Investment Stakes From Sovereign Wealth Funds
New charter agreements could also include rulings on private equity stakes, per reports.
Stocks Tend to Zigzag Around Olympics, Says Ned Davis
They usually drop before the summer games, then recover, the research firm found.
Troubles Ahead? Allocators Say They Are Ready
In a Mercer survey, asset owners say they feel ‘resilient’ about market risk and inflation.
Ireland’s Department of Finance Begins Setting Up 2 Sovereign Wealth Funds
The Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund are expected to grow to 100 billion euros and 14 billion euros, respectively.
Investors Start to Welcome Non-Animal Protein
Plant-based sources move onto the table to supplant beef and its ilk.
The Alpha Opportunities of Declining Biodiversity
How institutional investors are starting to navigate the challenges of natural capital investments.
Why the Largest Allocators Are Focusing on Agriculture
Agriculture can yield a harvest of returns for patient, long-term investors.
As Mega Alts Funds Appear, Emerging Managers Face Bigger Hurdles
But allocators point to opportunities they find when investing with smaller, newer firms.
CDPQ Finances $75M in Second Investment in Quebec Data Center Provider Vantage
Institutional investors are fueling momentum in data centers, which continue to grow in 2024, according to CBRE research.
Singapore GIC Announces 20-Year Rolling Return Rate of 3.9%
The fund aims to add diversification to its portfolio and sees opportunities in long-term flexible capital financing for the energy transition.
Saudia Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Bolsters Renewable Investments
The $990 billion Public Investment Fund signed four joint venture deals involving solar, wind and green hydrogen projects.
Private Equity Continues as Top Performer for Pension Plans, Study Says
PE delivered 15.3% annually over 10 years, according to the American Investment Council.
Why Gold Makes Sense for the Long Term, Analyst Says
The precious metal can be volatile, but it is worthwhile to hold over time, counsels State Street’s Milling-Stanley.