Research
OCIO Industry Set for Strong Growth, Alts Expansion
One out of four asset owners expect to use an outsourced chief investment officer in the next two years, says report.
Tag: Private Debt
Asset Allocation
Private Market Technology Investments Are Here to Stay
After an immensely challenging year for technology companies, professional investors discuss the reasons why private technology assets are still compelling investments.
News
After a Record-Setting 2021, Private Debt Fundraising Declines in First Half of 2022
Private debt fundraising has stagnated in the first half of 2022 amid an economic backdrop of rising rates, and a slowdown of global growth.
Newsmakers
CalPERS to Increase External Management Budget by $145.6 Million
Most of the new fees will be allocated to private equity and real estate.
Newsmakers
CalPERS Selects Wilshire Advisors as Consultant for Private Debt Allocation
Wilshire’s services were almost half the cost compared to those of Meketa.
News
Private Credit: Too Risky? Not for Asset Allocators
Moody’s takes a dim view of direct lending, but the asset’s safety record is pretty good.
Asset Allocation
Institutional Investors Double Down on Private Assets
Schroders says the pandemic exacerbated the need to diversify away from equity/bond market volatility.
Alternatives
CalPERS’ In-House Private Debt Program Is Dead
A California legislative committee killed a bill that would have allowed the pension system to hand out loans without full public disclosures about the borrower.
Asset Allocation
Special Report: How Private Credit, Subject of Scary Forecasts, Came Out a Winner
Institutional investors like Arizona’s pension plan have done pretty well with this newly popular asset class.
Promise of Private Debt Burns Bright—With a Big If
How the burgeoning asset class plans to navigate the risky pandemic economy.
Asset Allocation
CalSTRS Allocates $1 Billion to Direct Lending Firm Owl Rock Capital
The mandate includes opportunistic credit and diversified lending strategies.
Alternatives
Investors ‘Double Down’ on Alts Amid Market Turmoil
Market concern is increasing investors’ appetite for alternative assets.
Alternatives
Alternative Funds Top $10 Trillion in Assets Under Management
However, report finds an ‘increasingly challenging’ future for the industry.
News
Private Equity Funds Raise Nearly $600 Billion in 2019
Real estate fundraising tops $150 billion while private debt activity slows.
OP-ED: Asia Investment Megatrends May Show True Opportunities
Family office investor details credit opps in Asia-Pacific: outsized alpha with downside protection.