Asset Allocation
Troubles Ahead? Allocators Say They Are Ready
In a Mercer survey, asset owners say they feel ‘resilient’ about market risk and inflation.
Tag: Private Markets
Asset Allocation
CalPERS Increases Climate-Related Investments by Nearly $10B
Approximately half of the new investments will be in public equity, with the rest going into private markets.
Alternatives
BlackRock to Acquire Alternatives Data Provider Preqin
The $3.2 billion deal is expected to close before the end of the year.
Alternatives
NBIM Denied Private Equity Investing Permission, For Now
The $1.59 trillion sovereign wealth fund of Norway has consistently asked the government for permission to invest in the private markets.
Opinion
Can Private Asset Allocations Lead to Privation?
Strategic asset allocation is not static asset allocation; how are investors managing embedded beta risks in private asset portfolios?
Corporate Moves
Abrdn Sells US Private Markets Business to HighVista Strategies
The Scottish investment giant will transfer $4 billion in AUM and 30 employees to the Boston-based alts manager.
Asset Allocation
Public Equities Drive CalPERS’ 3.2% Q1 Return
The pension giant’s portfolio rose to $452.6 billion, but missed its benchmark by more than 100 basis points.
Newsmakers
Former Aramco Alts Head Joins CalPERS as Private Markets DCIO
Daniel Booth will oversee the $442.6 billion pension fund’s private equity, real assets and private debt.
Newsmakers
Indiana Amends ESG Bill to Exclude Private Markets
Changes mean legislation will cost state pension fund $5.5 million over 10 years instead of $6.7 billion.
Newsmakers
CalPERS Commits $1 Billion to Boost Diversity Among Alts Managers
The pension giant is investing $500 million in both TPG’s Next Fund and GCM Grosvenor’s ‘Elevate’ strategy.
Risk
Here’s Where to Find Opportunities Amid Slow Growth, Says Report
Private equity, hedge funds and high-yield bonds are promising investments for the future, Northern Trust Asset Management advises.
Asset Allocation
Private Markets Keep Growing, Even Amid Slowdown, Says PitchBook
Venture capital and private equity boosted their valuations mightily in the past 20 years.
Asset Allocation
2022 Not-for-Profit Investment Survey Finds Significant Presence in Private Markets
The trend coincides with an increased awareness of and emphasis on environmental, social and governance issues.
Despite Headwinds, Institutions See Opportunities
Private market returns have come down off the highs, but institutional investors are keeping the faith.
Asset Allocation
Insurance Firms Seek Out Sustainable Investments for Higher Yields
A report finds climate change and a low-return environment are spurring ESG investing among insurers.