Six Things to Know About Co-investments
Investor interest in co-investing has grown in recent years, given the benefits for both general partners and limited partners. We answer six frequently asked questions about this strategic allocation.
Investor interest in co-investing has grown in recent years, given the benefits for both general partners and limited partners. We answer six frequently asked questions about this strategic allocation.
No. Although GDP revisions showing that the UK economy recovered more quickly and strongly from the COVID-19 period than was initially thought are welcome, the country faces headwinds to growth in the coming quarters. We continue to recommend holding UK equities at benchmark weights.
No, we do not think it is likely that Japanese equities can meaningfully outperform in the near term, given growing headwinds from the slowing global manufacturing cycle, possible monetary tightening, and potential Japanese yen strength.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the most extensive reforms for the private investment industry since the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. The reforms include many noteworthy aspects that we, and the industry, are still reviewing closely.
Risk assets enjoyed mostly positive returns in fiscal year 2023. Equities rebounded as fears over the severity of a possible recession moderated. Emerging markets equities lagged developed markets as the pace of reopening in China disappointed. Bond performance improved as credit assets posted positive returns but developed markets sovereign bonds struggled. Real assets suffered due to higher interest rates and slowing demand.
No, we continue to believe investors should hold US Treasuries in line with policy allocations. While the recent decision by Fitch Ratings to downgrade the sovereign credit rating of the United States added upward pressure on Treasury yields, we do not expect it will have a lasting impact.
Yesterday, US President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) limiting US investments in China in three technology sectors—semiconductors and microelectronics, certain artificial intelligence systems, and quantum information technologies—in 2024 and beyond.
Banking sector challenges have helped to establish private lenders as main sources of capital to mid-market and large companies and created a range of private credit investment opportunities for pension plan sponsors, which requires thoughtful portfolio construction when implementing these strategies in an uncertain market environment.
Our annual survey-based report summarizes returns, asset allocation, and other investment-related data for 106 foundations for the calendar year ended December 31, 2022, across six sections: Investment Portfolio Returns, Investment Policy, Portfolio Asset Allocation, Investment Manager Structures, Payout From the Long-Term Investment Portfolio, and Investment Office Staffing and Governance.
Yes, the transition to a low-carbon economy is producing a myriad of productive ways to put capital to work.