Most LPs Wary of Sports Investments, Survey Finds
Despite growing popularity, 81% of PE fund investors reported that the risks of sports funds are too great, per a survey from Coller Capital.
Asset Allocation
Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Makes $7.5B Private Credit Move
Temasek seeks to capture global credit opportunities with a new wholly owned platform.
Norges Bank Excludes UK Mining Firm Evraz for Aiding Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The world’s largest pension also excluded a telecom firm for aiding the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
New York State Pension Earmarks $850M for Private Equity, Credit Investments
The quiet month was preceded by a two-month, $7.6 billion investing spree.
Investors Eye Emerging Markets for Some Relative Quiet
Investors may find opportunities in countries unlikely to be significantly affected by geopolitical volatility.
Most Institutional Investors Underweight on Fixed Income
Per a survey from Managing Partners Group, 99% of investors plan to increase fixed-income allocations over the next 18 months.
CPPIB, Pacific Asset Management Launch South Korea Data Center Joint Venture
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s C$285 million commitment follows several recent data center investments.
Largest 100 Asset Owners Manage Record $26.3T
The AUM of the largest asset owners reached a record high in 2023, jumping 12.3% from 2022, according to WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute.
New York State Pension Commits $4.6B in Investments in September
More than half is earmarked for its opportunistic absolute return strategies and credit portfolios.
4 Danish Pensions Launch $700M Sustainable Developing Market Fund
The Danish SDG Investment Fund II will make investments in Africa, Asia and Latin America that support the green transition.
Appetite for Risk Among Family Offices Expected to Increase
Heightened regulation of riskier assets is a key reason family offices feel better about taking on risk, while allocations to infrastructure are also expected to increase, per a survey from Ocorian.
CPPIB Leads Global Pension Funds With $144B Allocated to Private Equity
The 20 pension funds with the largest private equity allocations committed $708 billion during the first 10 months of 2024.
CalPERS Reaches $53B in Climate Solutions Investments
The fund aims to make $100 billion in such investments by 2030 through its climate action plan and sustainable investments strategy.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Increases Private Equity Allocation
The sovereign wealth fund has also shifted more assets to its internal managers.
Bond Market Volatility Expected to Persist
Significant changes from President-elect Trump’s fiscal policies are likely to have an impact into the second half of 2025 and beyond, bond market sources say.