All Private markets articles
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News
Viewpoint: Australian-style reforms can unlock green growth and boost pension performance
Rewriting UK pension rules could unlock green growth, directing much-needed investment into sustainable infrastructure
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Private markets overtake public in financing the real economy, says Partners Group
Partners Group concludes that private markets will attract new entrants, including major established financial groups
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Border to Coast launches £2.3bn private markets programme
The new fund will target opportunities across infrastructure, private equity, and private credit
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Fondenergia invests further €55m in alternatives
The scheme has allocated €20m to Azimut Libera Impresa’s infrastructure fund and €35m to Neuberger Bergman’s private equity fund
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Inarcassa hedges equity exposure, resumes private markets allocations
According to the new strategic asset allocation for 2023, Inarcassa is increasing its allocation to bonds by 3%, while reducing equities by 1.5%
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Border to Coast adds £2.2bn to second private markets programme
New investments will focus on decarbonisation, the digital revolution, and emerging markets
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Asset Class Reports
Private Markets Report
Our report looks at the impact of economic uncertainty on private debt strategies and on venture capital. We focus on the rising role of pension funds in the private equity secondaries market. We explain in detail what ‘tokenisation’ of private assets is and how it could change this market for institutional investors.
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Asset Class Reports
Private markets: Is tokenisation a good idea?
Digital tokens are being promoted as a way for small investors to access private assets
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Special Report
ESG: Taking a lead on private market ESG
Anna Follèr believes there is no asset class better suited to tackle ESG and sustainability than private equity.
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Special Report
ESG: Leading viewpoint - private equity GPs are stepping up to the plate
Private equity firms can be a powerhouse for responsible investment
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Asset Class Reports
Private markets: Private debt investors stand their ground
Despite the likely rise in corporate default rates, private debt is expected to deliver for investors
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Asset Class Reports
Private markets: Insurance risk seeks capital
Lloyd’s of London is looking to attract institutional capital to back its new insurance securitisation platform
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Asset Class Reports
Private markets: Venture capital investment beyond Sillicon Valley
A golden age of innovation opens opportunities for investors
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Special Report
ESG: Dirty asset divestment
There is growing focus on public companies that are under pressure to sell high-carbon assets to unlisted companies or private equity
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Asset Class Reports
Private markets: Pension funds review private equity as allocations hit targets
Lower equity and fixed income values see pension funds off-load their exposure to illiquid assets
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Irredeemably irrational – why using IRR to benchmark and pick funds makes no sense
With the continuing proliferation of managers, strategies and funds, wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was one simple metric that could help determine which to back (and which to avoid)? The good news: there is. The bad news: you’re probably not using it.
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News
Pension funds ratchet up search for private market alternatives
At the same time new searches for listed equity and bond managers fell to new lows, with the exception of EM
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Interviews
Pension funds on the record: Seeking protection in private markets
Unlisted assets are the safe haven for investors searching for safety in choppy markets
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News
UK investment pool adds £1.2bn to private market investments
Border to Coast private markets programme worth £5.7bn
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Increase in ESG focus for private investors – Coller Capital survey
LP appetite for co-investing is another area that shows no sign of slowing