Negative Sentiment Toward Private Equity Firms’ ‘Predatory’ Behaviors Impacting Investors
Mounting criticism from high-profile political figures is influencing thinking.
Tag: Private Equity
Research
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.
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
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.
Asset Allocation
Washington State Investment Board Posts 8.36% Return
The top-tier returns beat other pension plans, boosted by the pension’s plan large commitments to private markets.
Asset Allocation
Washington State Investment Board Commits Up to $1 Billion to Private Markets
Private markets now make up around 40% of the pension plan’s assets under management.
GP-Led Secondaries Force Investors to be More Reactive
Investors are faced with making more frequent decisions about the status of their private equity relationships as GPs change course.
Congress Investigates Whether PE Firms Are Behind Surprise Medical Bills
House committee asserts unexpected medical bills after emergency care visits could be perpetuated through private equity giants who own the health care facilities.
Risk
University of California Endowment Returns 8.24% in Fiscal 2019
Private equity returns of 27.4% help raise asset value to $126.1 billion.
Research
Private Equity Surges in Southeast Asia
Six ASEAN-focused funds have raised $500 million in the first half of 2019.
Risk
Private Equity Powers VRS Returns, Just Missing Assumed Rate
Fund planning on bulking up private investments.
Marcus Frampton’s Co-Investment Concept
How the Alaska Permanent Fund CIO changed the Sovereign Wealth Fund's PE game.
Alternatives Investors Say Equity Markets Have Peaked
The majority also believe private equity, real-estate markets are overvalued.
Research
Private Equity Powers Public Pension Portfolios
For the seventh straight year, private equity is the top performer for US public pensions.
Risk
Maryland Plan Misses Target, Lowers Assumptions
Private equity again rises to the top, but it’s not enough to help the fund clear its benchmark.