Tag: Private Equity

Coronavirus - COVID-19 March 20, 2020

Survey Finds Varying Levels of Institutional Investor Confidence in the US Government’s Ability to Contain Pandemic

Eaton Partners examines institutional investors’ adaptive strategies to the market and outlooks across several key considerations regarding the coronavirus.

Alternatives March 19, 2020

Investors ‘Double Down’ on Alts Amid Market Turmoil

Market concern is increasing investors’ appetite for alternative assets.

Asset Management Culture February 28, 2020

Research Finds Large Variations in Performance Across LPs Investing in the Same Funds

Harvard/Stanford paper finds pensions would have earned an aggregate $45 billion more if private equity fund distribution waterfalls were uniform.

Alternatives February 25, 2020

Alternative Funds Top $10 Trillion in Assets Under Management

However, report finds an ‘increasingly challenging’ future for the industry.

Asset Allocation February 7, 2020

Big Danish Pension Fund to Trim Fossil Fuel Investments

The trend toward sustainable investments heats up as Denmark’s ATP joins the movement.

News January 14, 2020

Private Equity Funds Raise Nearly $600 Billion in 2019

Real estate fundraising tops $150 billion while private debt activity slows.

Newsmakers December 20, 2019

The Disaster That Made Blackstone’s Schwarzman Who He Is Today

The private equity titan’s 1989 stumble taught him valuable lessons.

Asset Management Culture December 13, 2019

Investments in Fintech Hit Record High in Q3

Investments in firms are led by Asia, with China and India head to head for top spot in region.

December 5, 2019

Frozen Liquidity Problem Solved, Kinda, So Alts’ Popularity Grows

Liquid alternative investments let you cash out, but what will happen in the next market panic?

News November 27, 2019

New Mexico Investment Council Rethinks Private Equity, Creates Emerging Manager Program

Efforts try to expand the reach and effectiveness of the program.

Asset Allocation November 18, 2019

CalPERS Falling Short of Private Equity Goals

Asset class shrinking, and pension will need to allocate at least $3 billion more than last fiscal year to sustain 8% target.

Asset Allocation October 29, 2019

Negative Sentiment Toward Private Equity Firms’ ‘Predatory’ Behaviors Impacting Investors

Mounting criticism from high-profile political figures is influencing thinking.

Research October 21, 2019

No. 1 Economy-Affecting Trend for the Next 30 Years: Aging Populations

The graying of many nations tops other big issues, like climate change, Investcorp survey of institutional investors says.

Newsmakers October 15, 2019

Virginia Will Lower Assume Rate of Return for Its Retirement Fund

The state’s system will make changes to asset allocations and benchmarks, too.

Regulation October 9, 2019

Leading Democrats Press Private Equity Leaders over Controversial Private Prison Operation

Scrutiny of five PE firms’ involvement in private prisons begins with an information request.