NEWS

October 7th, 2024

Callan: Allocators seek buyout value-focused managers as the U.S. population shifts to the south-east and south-west

As retiring baby boomers create more demand, Callan's David Smith dives deep into healthcare, one of the darlings of PE allocations in the current environment. He opens up about sub-sectors and sub-strategies which work well for the allocators and discusses how technology has driven healthcare to its full potential. Catch him talk about manager selection, PE investments and more.


September 30th, 2024

How AI might impact the future of investments

John Pearce, a quant and equity portfolio manager at The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, sat down with editor Christine Giordano and enjoyed a philosophical and pragmatic discussion on how AI might impact the future of investments, and what to consider.


September 24th, 2024

Insights from Allocators in the Great Plains

Markets Group recently surveyed institutional allocators, including Public Pension Funds, Endowments, and Foundations, in the Great Plains region. This survey was conducted in conjunction with our 10th Annual Great Plains Institutional Forum held in Minneapolis. The aim was to gather insights on how these institutions are navigating current economic and political challenges in their investment strategies. 


September 24th, 2024

From the Sidelines: Inside the Power Plays at PE Europe London 2024

Last week, our Private Equity Europe London 2024 forum gathered over 300 private equity powerhouses from across the European region to dive deep into the opportunities—and obstacles—shaping the future of private equity. From heated discussions on navigating fundraising in choppy waters to tech-driven innovation reshaping the industry, this wasn’t your average PE event. It was more like a masterclass in the art of the deal.


September 18th, 2024

Hall of Fame Interview with Robin Diamonte, Chief Investment Officer, RTX

One of the most influential chief investment officers in the industry discusses what she sees as threats to the industry, what she looks for in managers, how she mentors, her work in creating lifetime income for all workers, her career advice, and making changes on a national scale as a Presidential appointee to the PBGC.

Markets Group will hold a celebratory ceremony to induct Robin Diamonte into the Chief Investment Officer Hall of Fame in Boston during the 11th Annual New England Institutional Forum on Sept 25-26. Allocators are encouraged to attendDuring the event, Britt Harris will have a fireside chat with Diamonte.


September 11th, 2024

Exclusive Insights and Highlights from the Sidelines of ALTSSV 2024

ALTSSV 2024 brought over 300 professionals to Silicon Valley for two days of cutting-edge discussions and networking. Held at the iconic Computer History Museum, AI naturally dominated the conversations. The event showcased key trends in AI, private credit, and the future of alternative assets, sparking powerful conversations among top investors and managers. Our exclusive video interviews dive deep into these topics, offering first-hand insights and strategies from the industry’s top thought leaders. 


September 9th, 2024

Key Strategies from Allocators in the Great Plains

This white paper offers a glimpse into the strategies employed by institutional investors across the Great Plains, where liquidity has become a cornerstone of their approach. Investors are bracing for Federal Reserve actions while positioning public equities to continue to perform well. The paper also touches on growing trends such as sustainable investing and liability-driven investments (LDI), shaping long-term resilience in the region. 


August 27th, 2024

CIO Jonathan Grabel considers venture to be the 'growthiest' component of LACERA's growth portfolio

CIO Jonathan Grabel, an Elite 100 CIO, is known for his exceptional work in private equity, for getting DEI disclosures beyond 90%, and his rock-solid internal investment committee. In this interview, Grabel dives deeper into the breakdown of his private equity portfolio, his due diligence using strong internal metrics, the red flags he sees in choosing managers, and his allocations to his fixed income portfolio.