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Private equity: Florida SBA mulls CFOs as alternative to secondaries
Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) is exploring innovative new strategies in its private equity portfolio like Collateralized Fund Obligations and “NAV loans” to tap liquidity and reposition the portfolio as an alternative to selling in the secondaries market.
Sarah RundellJuly 23, 2024
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How abundant inflows have put New Mexico’s SIC in a bind
New Mexico's oil fund is 10 per cent overweight cash and bonds relative to target in a reflection of the challenges CIO Vince Smith faces putting money to work. Equities are over valued and allocating to private markets takes time but volatility during the November election could be an opportunity.
Sarah RundellJuly 11, 2024
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AP funds face consolidation as report flags scale and efficiency wins
A long-awaited review into Sweden's buffer funds suggests consolidation between the three Stockholm funds – AP1, AP3 and AP4 – stating that the advantages in terms of efficiency and scale outweigh the disadvantages of continued separation.
Sarah RundellJuly 9, 2024
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How liability-aware investment took off at Seattle SCERS
Seattle City's chief investment officer Jason Malinowski explains why he has embraced liability aware investment, why hedge funds and commodities are out, and why cash - not a risk-free asset for a long-term investor – is kept to a minimum.
Sarah RundellJuly 8, 2024
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AIMCo talks total portfolio approach, private credit, and risk
As AIMCo prepares to beef up its private credit team in New York, CIO Marlene Puffer explains how she plans to scale the allocation, as well as describing a new total portfolio approach to private markets, and the investor's new approach to risk management.
Sarah RundellJuly 2, 2024
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Brunel uses AI in stewardship and doubles down on manager misalignment
Brunel Pension Partnership has introduced AI in its stewardship processes, and is working with other asset owners to put more pressure on asset managers to align with its climate demands.
Sarah RundellJuly 1, 2024
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Frampton shows the way as APFC turns to China, private equity
Opportunity in China, risk aversion in fixed income as spreads remain tight, and turning up the volume in private equity: Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation's Marcus Frampton talks latest strategy at the $82 billion fund.
Sarah RundellJune 27, 2024