Canada’s Caisse innovates in PE
The $233.3 billion pension fund, CDPQ, is looking to expand its sizeable private-equity allocation with moves into emerging markets and unconventional deals. Flexibility is essential.
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CalPERS sees opening in VC
California Public Employees’ Retirement System CIO Ted Eliopoulos revealed in an interview that the pension giant sees ‘an opening’ caused by private companies taking longer to list.
CalSTRS manoeuvres for 2018 trends
Risk mitigation and changes in private equity are examples of how the California State Teachers’ Retirement System is positioning itself for 2018. CIO Chris Ailman shares trends he sees ahead.
ESG scrutiny hits private markets
Listed assets aren’t the only investments under more scrutiny. As funds strive for sustainability, they are now applying that rigour even to notoriously opaque classes such as private equity.
Alaska Permanent braces for cash call
Alaska’s APFC faces an uncertain future as state lawmakers consider tapping into it to address budget shortfalls. The potential cash call makes fund CEO Angela Rodell’s job that much tougher.
Asset owners rethink private equity
As structural shifts in the asset class have reduced persistence and returns, even long-time players have had to re-think strategy. So how have they adapted?
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