Retail investors eye private equity

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Lesson learned: How allocators can turn investment experience into a value-creation edge

August 20, 2026

An announcement from the editor

August 19, 2026

LPPI: Keeping AI risk in check

August 18, 2026

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.

August 13, 2026

Investor Profile

COAERS finds rich pickings in PE secondaries; warns of retail risk

July 27, 2026

Investor Profile

Iceland’s LV mulls more EM exposures, PE co-investments after SAA review

February 26, 2026

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Oregon’s private equity future

February 05, 2026

Private Equity

Private equity: Arizona’s ASRS argues the case for secondaries

January 28, 2026

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Future Fund adds risk and liquidity

The Future Fund is adding risk to its portfolio, and focusing on liquidity, as part of a part of an ongoing strategy to free up more capital in the portfolio in the event of a drawdown. It is in the midst of selling off a “large slice” of private equity assets on the secondary market and has bought listed equities in emerging markets in the past year.

November 22, 2019

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CalPERS hunts for third pillar PE teams

CalPERS is conducting searches for outside partners to run its new Pillar III private equity program focused on venture capital investment in life sciences, technology and healthcare.

November 19, 2019

Private Equity

Still life in PE energy: Cambridge Assoc

Is private equity investment in the energy sector dead? Not according to Cambridge Associates. But the consultant argues that the game has changed and to be successful, investors should adopt a new commitment strategy; and while the industry faces secular challenges, managers can innovate to exploit disruption and generate attractive absolute returns.

Michael Brand

November 07, 2019

Investor Profile

Washington State’s secret sauce

A big contributor to the long-term top decile performance of the Washington State Investment Board has been its high allocation to private markets. But it is not just the high allocation that sets the fund apart from its peers, it’s also the nature of the relationships with its GPs. Amanda White speaks to retiring CIO Gary Bruebaker about the fund's secret sauce.