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Sweden’s AP2 and AP6 conflict over PE investments

The Swedish government’s plans to streamline the country’s pension system and merge the $8 billion buffer fund AP6 with its larger and more diversified sibling, the $48 billion AP2, have hit a bump in the road. Major points of contention include AP6's large private equity exposures and staff integration.

Sarah RundellDecember 4, 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

Featured Story

Litigation, fees and structures: Why 401(k) plans won’t jump into alts, yet

President Trump has fired the starting gun on encouraging America's 401(k) plans to invest in private assets but corporate plans remain concerned about fees, structures and litigation. Meanwhile many DB funds are voicing their concerns about how it might impact access to investments, alpha, and change the asset class.

Sarah RundellSeptember 9, 2025

Asset Classes

OMERS flags end to supercharged private equity returns

OMERS has warned that investors need to temper their expectations regarding the performance of more recent private equity vintages, as the favourable environment of high valuation multiples and low interest rates that spurred over a decade of superior returns begins to fade, said APAC head Ashish Goyal in Singapore.

Darcy SongSeptember 8, 2025

TRS eyes threat of retail investors in private markets

The growing amount of capital from retail investors flowing into private equity and real estate has consequences for institutional investors. The private markets team at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas pondered the risks in a recent investment committee meeting.

Sarah RundellJuly 24, 2025

Investor Profile

Dutch insurer NN flags loose lending and copious capital in private credit

Marieke van Kamp, head of private markets at Dutch insurer NN, flags growing risks in private credit. In an interview with Top1000funds.com, she also outlines NN's partnership model with managers and argues the case for sustainable real estate.

Sarah RundellJune 5, 2025

Private Equity

News

Sweden’s AP2 and AP6 conflict over PE investments

Investor Profile

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

Featured Story

Litigation, fees and structures: Why 401(k) plans won’t jump into alts, yet

Asset Classes

OMERS flags end to supercharged private equity returns

Private Equity

TRS eyes threat of retail investors in private markets

Investor Profile

Dutch insurer NN flags loose lending and copious capital in private credit

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