Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

FIS Oxford 2025

HarbourVest: Europe’s illiquid markets make private markets difficult

John Toomey, chief executive officer of Boston-based HarbourVest Partners shares his observations of investment opportunities in Europe where the availability of capital, skill and risk appetite still pales compared to the US.

Sarah RundellNovember 11, 2025

FIS Oxford 2025

Expect a 5-to-10-year wait for 401(k) plans to enter private markets

The risk of litigation and liquidity concerns mean America's 401(k) funds won't venture into private markets for five to 10 years, said T. Rowe Price's Michael Davis, speaking at FIS Oxford. But he said legislation has played a powerful role in shaping the US retirement industry.

Sarah RundellNovember 6, 2025

Investor Profile

APG private markets CIO articulates the value of being based in Asia

Dutch investor APG is showing its deep commitment to Asia by installing its chief investment officer of private markets in the Hong Kong office, a prime location from which to proactively source opportunities. The fund outlines its plan to increase allocation in infrastructure and private equity while integrating impact themes.

Sarah RundellNovember 4, 2025

Investor Profile

NEST’s private markets strategic review includes manager scrutiny

NEST is conducting a strategic review of its private markets allocation to ensure the program – launched in 2020 – is still capturing a liquidity premium for its young member base. Its private market head explains the key seams including no performance fees and evergreen structures to monitor deployment.

Sarah RundellOctober 28, 2025

Featured Story

UK corporate DB consolidation: TPT throws its hat in the ring

Trustees and employers overseeing the UK’s 5,000 corporate pension plans, which hold an estimated £1.2 trillion ($1.6 trillion), have another option to help manage their defined benefit assets following TPT Retirement Solutions' proposal for a new superfund that will access managers through a fund-of-funds structure.

Sarah RundellOctober 28, 2025

News

AUM at LPPI, Border to Coast and Central swell as UK mega pools take shape

UK pension funds LPPI, Border to Coast and LGPS Central are soaking up assets from Brunel and ACCESS as the country takes the next step towards creating mega pools in Local Government Pension Schemes, which collectively manage £392 billion ($522 billion).

Sarah RundellOctober 23, 2025

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HarbourVest: Europe’s illiquid markets make private markets difficult

FIS Oxford 2025

Expect a 5-to-10-year wait for 401(k) plans to enter private markets

Investor Profile

APG private markets CIO articulates the value of being based in Asia

Investor Profile

NEST’s private markets strategic review includes manager scrutiny

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UK corporate DB consolidation: TPT throws its hat in the ring

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AUM at LPPI, Border to Coast and Central swell as UK mega pools take shape

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