All Private equity articles – Page 7
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Features
Tyne and Wear switches PE benchmark to limit relative volatility
Tyne and Wear Pension Fund has switched to using an absolute return benchmark for its private equity investments in a bid to reduce the relative volatility of returns.
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News
Railpen chief’s fees comments trigger transparency calls
Industry figures have called for more transparency around charges from asset managers after Railpen Investments said upfront fees were as little as a fifth of its total fees paid.
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News
Schemes have scope to delve deeper into illiquids, but confidence lacking
Defined benefit schemes are showing increased interest in illiquid alternatives as they hunt greater yield and diversification, but many lack sufficient resources and the confidence needed to execute such investments.
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Features
LPFA boosts in-house investment team as it focuses on illiquids
The London Pensions Fund Authority is strengthening its in-house investment capabilities in order to reduce investment costs and diversify further into illiquid assets.
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FeaturesRPMI ups emerging market exposure to drive returns
NAPF Investment Conference 2014: The Railways Pension Scheme aired plans to increase its exposure to emerging markets, including investment in alternatives, as it seeks further return drivers.
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Opinion
Editorial: Can the UK learn from US pensions?
Talk of special relationships between the UK and US has again hit the headlines. Although there seems to be common ground when it comes to politics, it has not extended into the world of pensions.
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NewsWhat the CofE's Wonga stake means for responsible alternative assets
News analysis: The Church of England’s embarrassment over unknown pension investments in Wonga calls into question how responsible investment principles can be applied to alternative assets, such as private equity.
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Features
West Sussex turns off private equity tap
West Sussex Pension Fund has decided to reduce over time its private equity allocation, concluding its performance does not justify its liquidity risk and the “luck” involved in manager selection.
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Features
UK infrastructure too narrow for Leicestershire
The Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund has split £70m between two global infrastructure funds but feels the size of the UK market is too restrictive.
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Features
Case study: Shared services saves schemes 20% costs
The two county councils at the forefront of the “shared services” model recommended by an independent review for public sector schemes have achieved 20% savings in pensions administration and fund management.