Investment Allocations

In the fall, PEI caught up with UPS' private equity portfolio manager to discuss active portfolio management, direct investing and subscription lines of credit.

Western political instability is one of the top worries for Asia-Pacific investors, writes Sam McMurray.

North American LPs are pessimistic about private equity returns heading into 2018, writes Sam McMurray.

European PE & VC and secondaries were the standout performers in ILPA's quarterly analysis of net internal rates of return.

The North American market was dominated by big fundraises and soaring asset prices.

A handful of big-name deals pushed GP-led processes into the mainstream in 2017, but questions around their planning and execution will dominate discourse going into 2018.

The US’s largest public pension decreased its overall expense costs by $170m during the fiscal year ended 30 June, up from $67m of savings last year.

According to a survey of LPs by placement agent Probitas Partners, declining interest in China is driving a drop-off across emerging markets.

Investors are placing increasing emphasis on environmental, social and governance factors in due diligence, our LP survey suggests.

Where will the capital come from? How will Goldman and CIC raise the fund? Will it be a strategic or financial play?