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Private equity is ‘train crash’: expert

March 20, 2026February 5, 2010 by SIMON MUMME

The collapse of a private equity manager lacks the impact of a hedge fund failure: it’s like a “slow-motion train wreck,” says Chris Hunter, managing director of Cambridge Associates in London. Now that fundraising among private equity managers is down, leveraged finance is scarce and the market for exits is weak, mega-buyout funds are busy … Read more

Going green boosts property returns

August 16, 2022February 3, 2010 by SIMON MUMME

Green properties are better financial performers, says of Maastricht University, who recently helped build a global environmental real estate index. But most property managers are either unaware of this dynamic or prefer to talk about sustainability rather than take action. However, some exceptions provide a ‘green’ benchmark for institutional investors in property. Simon Mumme reports.

New private equity head for New York Teachers

April 11, 2013February 3, 2010 by Amanda White

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System has restructured its internal investment team creating a new role of head of private equity, to create five direct investment reports to the executive director, and has already made a number of additional investments in that asset class.

Investors take credit in Say on Pay reform

August 22, 2022February 2, 2010 by Amanda White

Investor action through letters and company dialogue has resulted in more than 40 companies in the US, including Goldman Sachs, State Street, BNY Mellon and Conoco, agreeing to implement Say on Pay reform, according to Timothy Smith, senior vice president, Walden Asset Management who recently coordinated a letter signed by investors including CalPERS chief investment officer Joe Dear, urging 17 financial institutions, including Bank of America, to adopt reform.

Dutch pension schemes show relative conservatism

July 13, 2010February 2, 2010 by Amanda White

Dutch pension schemes have the highest allocation to bonds, with an averageÂ weighting of 48 per cent, while US and UK funds favour equities, according to the 2010 Towers Watson global pension assets study.

Indiana PERS benefits from autonomous decision making

July 27, 2022February 2, 2010 by Amanda White

An extensive education and relationship building experience has resulted in the board of the $14 billion Indiana PERS fully outsourcing investment decision making to the executive staff. Amanda White spoke to executive director Terren Magid about the benefits of autonomous, and quick, investment decisions, particularly in relation to alternatives.

Private equity is ‘train crash’: expert

Going green boosts property returns

New private equity head for New York Teachers

Investors take credit in Say on Pay reform

Dutch pension schemes show relative conservatism

Indiana PERS benefits from autonomous decision making

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

Canada Pension Plan Investments (CPPIB)

Norges Bank Investment Management

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