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Private Credit

HOOPP: Light covenants in private credit are a growing source of concern

The boom in private credit has been accompanied by a spike in lighter covenants, reducing protection and guardrails for lenders says Jennifer Shum, senior managing director, structured and private credit at HOOPP, and warns of mounting risks in private credit.

Sarah RundellFebruary 11, 2026

Featured Story

West Yorkshire prepares to up the pressure on Shell and BP

A new approach to holding the major oil companies to account will see the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, together with a cohort of other UK and European pension funds, demand BP and Shell explain their business plans in a world of declining demand for fossil fuels.

Sarah RundellFebruary 10, 2026

Risk

NBIM quantifies the portfolio threat of economic fragmentation

An economically fragmented world, where different economic blocs refuse to collaborate, impose tariffs and restrict foreign investments, would have disastrous consequences on the $2.2 trillion portfolio of Norges Bank Investment Management. Its latest stress test offers a rare glimpse into the concrete portfolio impact of deglobalisation.

Darcy SongFebruary 9, 2026

Private Equity

Oregon’s private equity future

Oregon State Treasury is one of the longest-standing investors in private equity but as allocations pushed beyond the outer policy limit and a maturing asset class puts pressure on returns, a recalibration was necessary. Amanda White spoke to Oregon State Treasurer, Elizabeth Steiner, about the future of private equity.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 5, 2026

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Meaningful increases in value: BCI talks ESG uplift in private equity

ESG integration in BCI's $25 billion private equity portfolio produces meaningful, double-digit percentage increases in value through focusing on strengthening operational resilience, unlocking growth, and building more valuable businesses. A paper by BCI and Stanford University’s Long-Term Investing Initiative showcases the findings through case studies.

Sarah RundellFebruary 5, 2026

Technology

CalPERS board warned of risks in AI investments including China innovation

An investment banking expert has warned the CalPERS board of the risks inherent in AI, emphasising the importance of investors understanding how their exposure to AI is at risk because of Chinese competitors.

Sarah RundellFebruary 4, 2026

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Private Credit

HOOPP: Light covenants in private credit are a growing source of concern

Featured Story

West Yorkshire prepares to up the pressure on Shell and BP

Risk

NBIM quantifies the portfolio threat of economic fragmentation

Private Equity

Oregon’s private equity future

Featured Story

Meaningful increases in value: BCI talks ESG uplift in private equity

Technology

CalPERS board warned of risks in AI investments including China innovation

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments)

Norges Bank Investment Management

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

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