Performance

The asset class returned 2.2% in the first quarter against a volatile backdrop characterised by pension reform and the threat of a trade war.

Pension pooling will not only reduce costs but allow UK pensions to hire people that can go toe-to-toe with private equity managers, argues Pension SuperFund creator Edi Truell.

Is the internal rate of return the most appropriate way of presenting investment performance?

Japanese funds have generated a lower TVPI multiple than other developed markets, according to investment software firm eFront.

The bank's equities portfolio was up 34%, a year after receiving an extension on its Volcker Rule divestment obligations.

Removing sampling biases reveals greater parity between US and European venture capital performance than is often expected, according to a report from eFront.

Data reveal first-time funds have posted the highest recovery rates.

A favourable exit environment has tightened the spread of returns among the best and worst performing LBO funds, according to eFront's Returns, risks and liquidity of LBO Funds in Q4 2017.

The $65bn Alaska Permanent Fund is creating a supercharged private equity portfolio.

CEOs at KKR and Blackstone received more carried interest or incentive fee distributions in 2017 than the previous year.