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US Pensions Invested $1.5 Trillion in Hedge Funds Last Year

US Pensions Invested $1.5 Trillion in Hedge Funds Last Year

Pension funds in the state of Arizona alone invested $5.4 billion to support retirements
The Rise of Narrow Banking: How Private Credit Is Redefining the Financial System

The Rise of Narrow Banking: How Private Credit Is Redefining the Financial System

Private credit is challenging traditional banking institutions by offering alternative lending solutions
Private Markets Remain High on the Agenda for Institutional Investors

Private Markets Remain High on the Agenda for Institutional Investors

More than 90% of investors hold private equity and private credit in 2025, compared to 45% in 2021
Over Half of Global Pension Funds Exceed Private Equity Allocation Targets

Over Half of Global Pension Funds Exceed Private Equity Allocation Targets

In the first quarter of 2025, 58% of pension funds were overallocated to private equity
Sweden Cuts State Pension Funds From Five to Three

Sweden Cuts State Pension Funds From Five to Three

In a long-awaited change, Sweden has streamlined its five state funds into just three
Nearly three-quarters of pension managers expect higher private equity distributions

Nearly three-quarters of pension managers expect higher private equity distributions

Most managers are investing in private assets to benefit from returns and illiquidity premiums
Private Equity Continues to Rank as Top Choice for US Public Pensions

Private Equity Continues to Rank as Top Choice for US Public Pensions

Since 2012, private equity has outperformed all other asset classes within public pension portfolios
Private Markets Remain Attractive in 2025 Despite Risks

Private Markets Remain Attractive in 2025 Despite Risks

US institutional investors remain concerned about the lack of investment opportunities and risks of private assets
94% of Global Pension Funds are Either Invested in or Moving into Private Markets

94% of Global Pension Funds are Either Invested in or Moving into Private Markets

The energy transition and decarbonization ranked as the key driver of private market investments
Aging Population Presents Opportunities for Equity Investors

Aging Population Presents Opportunities for Equity Investors

Equity investors could capitalize on the shift by investing in S&P 500 sub-sectors that cater to older populations
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