CAIA Clears Path for Democratization of Alternative Assets
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst organization cites the key attributes the alternative asset industry must improve upon to become more accessible.
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Kentucky Eyes $200 Million Controversial Investment in Direct Lending Firm
The pension fund seeks lucrative opportunities during the virus-driven downturn, but some staffers think the deal is too risky.
Most Institutional Investors Are Sticking to Their Private Market Allocations During the Pandemic
A survey by Eaton Partners concludes many institutional investors are keeping their allocations to private assets the same or increasing them.
OP-ED: Getting Ahead of Structural Change After the Chaos
Shifts to consider when planning future investments.
Barclays Joins the Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Movement
The UK-based bank has indicated it wants to align the principles of all its financing activities with that of the Paris climate agreement.
Coronavirus a Boon for 2018/2019 Private Equity Vintage Funds
New funds will acquire portfolio companies at bottom of price curve.
NY State Pension Invested $2.7 Billion in Alts Just Before Market Tanked
The $210.5 billion fund invested more than $2.2 billion in private equity and no money in public equities.
Swedish Pension AP1 Divests From Fossil Fuels
$35.8 billion fund says investing in coal, oil, natural gas companies is too risky.
Investors ‘Double Down’ on Alts Amid Market Turmoil
Market concern is increasing investors’ appetite for alternative assets.
BlackRock Converts Money Market Portfolio to Environmental Fund
Fund will invest 80% in securities that meet its environmental criteria and contribute to the World Wildlife Fund.
AXA Launches $155 Billion Alternatives Unit
AXA IM Alts creation is in response to the ‘hunt for yield’ in a persistent low-rate environment.
Georgia Senate Passes Bill to Allow Teachers’ Pension to Invest in Alts
$78.9 billion pension fund would be permitted to invest as much as 5% of portfolio in alternatives.
Alternative Funds Top $10 Trillion in Assets Under Management
However, report finds an ‘increasingly challenging’ future for the industry.
Natural Resources Fundraising Faces Tough Environment
'Underwhelming' performance may influence future growth for the asset class.
Pushing for New Donors, Columbia Is Building a Climate School
The university made sweeping commitments to sustainability, including a carbon neutral pledge for 2050 and the appointment of a chief climate officer.