private markets

Investor Profile

CalPERS bets on outperformance from growing climate allocation

CalPERS' Peter Cashion tells Top1000funds.com how the pension fund's strategy to allocate to climate mitigation, transition and adaption strategies is allowing it to access an untapped corner of the US market where many investors have retreated because of the policy environment.

Sarah RundellDecember 1, 2025

FIS Oxford 2025

Opportunities and pitfalls for LPs using AI in private markets

Asset owners have a wide selection of artificial intelligence tools that product providers tout as enhancements to their unlisted investment process, but leading private markets academic Ludovic Phalippou said the reality is not that simple. Not only can AI make mistakes, it can also be tricked.

Darcy SongNovember 18, 2025

FIS Oxford 2025

The role of insurers helping create sustainable pension systems

Ensuring a sustainable income in retirement is an enduringly knotty problem and one that continues to preoccupy countries' pension systems and their asset manager partners. NEST, Sweden's Fund Selection Agency and US asset manager Apollo reflect on the future of retirement.

Sarah RundellNovember 12, 2025

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

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

Investor Profile

CalPERS bets on outperformance from growing climate allocation

FIS Oxford 2025

Opportunities and pitfalls for LPs using AI in private markets

FIS Oxford 2025

The role of insurers helping create sustainable pension systems

FIS Oxford 2025

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

NEST’s private markets strategic review includes manager scrutiny

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

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California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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