Private Equity

PE outperformance doesn’t add up

Thanks to recent history, flawed methodology and ill-chosen indices, most say PE consistently outdoes public equity. But the right data tells a different story, Oxford academics write.

Ludovic Phalippou and Neroli AustinAugust 29, 2018

Utah Retirement to pick PE managers

Utah Retirement Systems considers its strong balance sheet, history of long-term relationships with managers and nimble governance advantages as its search for GPs in private equity begins.

Sarah RundellAugust 24, 2018

Alternative PE vehicles underperform

Alternative private equity vehicles underperform the associated main fund, new research from Harvard's Josh Lerner and MIT's Antoinette Schoar has shown for the first time - but skilled limited partners flip the script.

Amanda WhiteAugust 22, 2018

Asset Allocation

CalPERS wants PE revamp to move quickly

The board of CalPERS is still wrestling with issues such as pay and level of control over its new private-equity entity. Meanwhile, opportunities could slip away if the launch is delayed.

Sarah RundellJuly 18, 2018

Asset Allocation

FSBA pounces on high valuations

The $204 billion Florida State Board of Administration has decided today's market is overpriced and is unloading private equity and real estate to re-deploy capital for higher long-term yields.

Sarah RundellJune 6, 2018

Asset Classes

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

The $29 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas will add to its alternatives portfolio over four years and wants small managers to represent 10 per cent of its active mandates.

Sarah RundellMay 25, 2018

Private Equity

PE outperformance doesn’t add up

Investor Profile

Utah Retirement to pick PE managers

Asset Classes

Alternative PE vehicles underperform

Asset Allocation

CalPERS wants PE revamp to move quickly

Asset Allocation

FSBA pounces on high valuations

Asset Classes

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments)

Norges Bank Investment Management

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

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