Allocators

As distributions stall, LPs are weighing steep discounts on the secondary market against the cost of staying put.

There are ways for smaller LPs to get in on the no-fee investment action.

PitchBook’s newest fund scorecard puts a Dallas-based lower-mid-market shop ahead of Thoma Bravo, GTCR and Francisco Partners.

The year’s largest transactions span across LLMs, chips, data centers and energy grids.

Jon Salon wants to buy into fund rollovers out of British Columbia Investment Management’s own GPs—and others.

The partnership with PE firm Otro Capital closed weeks after the state auditor highlighted a host of potential risks.

The state auditor has warned that the university’s tie-up with Otro Capital could bring more opacity and minimal financial upside at a time when attracting sporting talent is more expensive than ever

Institutional investors are coming to the realization that the era of easy, outsized returns is over.

US Treasury officials hold the keys to a risky and potentially highly lucrative bid for Russian-owned oil and gas assets.

Pension fund misconduct has a deep historical precedent, invariably shaped by the political moment.

The rule put forth Monday by the Labor Department would exclude continuation funds from retirement accounts while allowing seemingly riskier assets.

Only 20% are very confident in their organization’s ability to stay competitive, per a CAIA survey.

AI development represents “the biggest technological revolution at the fastest pace” in history.

IFM Investors has a plan to wean US local governments off municipal bonds and embrace institutional capital.

LPs have historically been skeptical of GP stakes. But during challenging fundraising periods, the mechanism could actually improve LP-GP alignment.

New research suggests LPs should spot zombie funds by year seven. If they don’t get out quickly, they may lose more money than they realize.

Retail investors should have access to private markets, but the path to entry matters.

Co-investment rights are driving down revenues at a time of rising costs for PE firms, Bain & Co. survey shows.