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Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age
A concentrated bet on fewer, better GP relationships is paying off for one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Built on selective manager and deal selection rather than a broad roster, the A$112 billion ($78 billion) Rest Super delivered private equity returns more than double the peer average last financial year, as the fund proactively courts top-tier PE firms instead of waiting to be approached.
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Reasons to be bullish on China’s financial markets: Top economist
Investors have plenty of reasons to be bullish about China’s financial markets in 2025, according to one of the country’s top economists, as tech stocks continue to rally and expectations grow that the central government will soon shift to a looser macroeconomic policy stance.
CalPERS board ponders the risks of TPA
CalPERS CIO Stephen Gilmore talks the board through their role in setting the risk parameters behind a Total Portfolio Approach. The investment team hope the board will have selected its level of risk tolerance by November off which a TPA strategy can launch in July 2026.
Systemic impacts in pension systems: Perspectives from ‘down under’
New research investigates the systemic impacts of the large and growing superannuation industry in Australia highlighting two main concerns, that may differ from what you expect, and drawing conclusions for other evolving defined contributions systems.
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ steps up engagement with EM economies
Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund ADQ kicked off the new year forging two global investment partnerships, as the fund seeks to boost its influence in emerging markets by deploying capital in critical areas such as infrastructure and urban development.
In muted IPO market, OTPP’s venture growth team talks exit alternatives
In a bid to support portfolio companies in Teachers’ Venture Growth allocation, the pension fund convened a discussion on how founders and CEOs can optimise their exit.
Railpen urges all investors to elevate cyber security
The growing threat of cyberattacks at portfolio companies - from the growth in AI, IT skill shortages and geopolitics - is viewed as a key risk at the £34 billion Railpen. The investor outlines how other asset owners and managers can engage on the issue.
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