PP asks if the alternative asset class actually delivers diversified returns during these market jitters.
Returns from private equity investments turned negative in the third quarter last year, marking an abrupt end to a 12-quarter streak of positive returns, according to State Street.
Low & Bonar has completed a medically underwritten buy-in of £34m of liabilities within its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.
Pension fund boards and executive committees across Europe have shown the strongest female representation in the capital markets sector, according to a report by New Financial.
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has sold 40% of its shareholding in Moto Group to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners (CVC) after acquiring the company just two months ago.
Fairline Boats has been accused of missing three months of pension contributions for its 468-strong workforce.
A new set of guidelines has been issued to force private equity firms to improve reporting and fee transparency following concerns from investors in recent months.
LGPS funds will be reclassified as retail investors, which could lead to a major asset sell-off, increase costs, and restrict what they can invest in, finds Stephanie Baxter
Public equity markets are becoming much riskier than private equity with flash crashes and higher volatility, according to Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) investment manager Neil Cooper.