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Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age

Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age

A concentrated bet on fewer, better GP relationships is paying off for one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Built on selective manager and deal selection rather than a broad roster, the A$112 billion ($78 billion) Rest Super delivered private equity returns more than double the peer average last financial year, as the fund proactively courts top-tier PE firms instead of waiting to be approached.

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Ilmarinen sheds bonds for real value

Ilmarinen CIO Mikko Mursula looks to shrink its holdings in bonds while adding real estate and equity away from Europe, as the fund seeks protection from potential interest rate moves.

Alternative credit on LD’s short horizon

In 2017, Denmark LD chief financial officer Lars Wallberg plots a push into unlisted credit, complementing a key exposure to environmental services, to manage his fund’s maturing profile.

OPTrust is making investment look easy

Canada’s OPTrust has impressive stats. In 2015, it returned 8 per cent and remained fully funded. Its plans for the year ahead include infrastructure, hedge funds and managing even more in-house.

Distressed Kentucky fund regroups

A struggling pension fund for Kentucky employees has cut back on hedge funds while remaining averse to long-term risk and hopeful of a better climate for US equities to help it recover.

Finnish pension fund counters low rates

Finland’s €18.5 billion State Pension Fund (VER) will slightly increase its allocation to hedge funds, in order to counter the impact of low interest rates on its fixed-income holdings.

ILPA template adoption rate grows

ILPAs private equity fee template has gathered momentum, with some funds like New York State Common Fund making fee disclosure via the template a condition of investment in all new PE investments

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