LPs
China's NSSF plans to back five funds
Dai Xianglong, President of the National Council for Social Security Fund, China's $130 billion state LP, has said publicly that the fund has selected five private funds to invest in, with commitments of up to $870 million-1 billion each.
IFC supports Aavishkaar Goodwell
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, has made its latest commitment to India's microfinance space with a $15 million investment in Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company Ltd., a...
Church Pension transfers Ranasinghe from NY to HK
The Church Pension Fund, one of the few US institutional LPs with an office in Asia, has transferred Sajith Ranasinghe, Senior Associate, from the fund's New York office to Hong Kong.
Temasek closes GMR at $200 million
Singapore SWF Temasek Holdings has finally agreed its investment in India's GMR Energy at some $200 million, lower than the $354 million predicted recently.
CIC recruits Peng, Fan, from SOE banks
The China Investment Corporation, China's $300 billion SWF, has engaged Fan Yifei, formerly an executive vice president at China Construction Bank (CCB), as an EVP, as well as Bank of Communications (BoCom) EVP Peng Chun as President of its domestic investment...
Telstra recruits Talevski from JANA
Australia's largest corporate superannuation fund, Telstra Super, has recruited Robert Talevski, hitherto a senior private equity specialist with its asset consultant, JANA Investment Advisers, to help manage its private equity program.
CIC halves funds application
China Investment Corp (CIC), the PRC's $300 billion sovereign wealth fund, was denied central government approval to raise $200 billion in additional funding, and in response has lowered its application to $100 billion.
Shanghai RMB LP plan reported
Reports in PRC media indicate the launch of a “Trial Plan for the Participation of Foreign Investment in Renminbi Investment Funds” to be floated in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, authorized after an executive meeting of the Shanghai municipal government.
Temasek in India energy deal
After much speculation, it appears that Singapore-based Temasek Holdings will invest Rs.1,600 crore ($354 million) in India's GMR Energy in the form of convertible preference shares. The capital is intended to fund further expansion of thermal and hydro...
Future Fund nixes Transurban role
Australia's SWF the Future Fund has terminated discussions to join the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP IB) and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) in their $4.5 billion planned investment in local toll road operator Transurban Group.
Wilshire woes
Fund of funds hemorrhaging top talent
CalPERS to commit $1.3 billion to infra
Leading US LP the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is to commit some $900 million to infrastructure GPs and invest $400 million directly, according to an internal statement to its investment committee.
Yale ups private equity allocation after poor 2009
The Yale Endowment, the $16.3 billion LP for Yale University, decided in July 2009 to up its private equity commitment level from 21% to 26% of its portfolio, despite a 24.3% loss on the asset class over 2009.
India moots energy fund
According to an Indian government official, India may consider deploying some of its $254 billion in foreign exchange reserves into an SWF to support its state-connected businesses in acquiring energy assets.
Fleming, Iglesias leave Wilshire in Tokyo, Canberra
Grant Fleming, the long-serving Managing Director of Wilshire Private Markets in Tokyo, and Ovidio Iglesias, Senior MD with Wilshire in Australia, have left the $6 billion fund-of-funds, the latest in a series of senior departures from Wilshire including...
CalSTRS appoints Wirth as PE head
The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has announced the appointment of Margot Wirth, previously interim co-head of private equity with the $132.6 billion LP, as its new director of the $16.8 billion private equity portfolio.
Ramnath attracts CPP IB
Leading North American LP the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has reportedly decided to commit $100 million to the new private equity firm, Multiple Alternate Asset Management, launched by former ICICI Venture MD and CEO Renukah Ramnath.
ADIA Review reveals views, not value
Allocations on record, numbers still off limits
Wilshire fundraising hit as Ennis resigns
Fund-of-funds Wilshire Private Markets has reportedly delayed its latest fundraising following the resignation of Jeffrey Ennis, its CIO and the latest senior executive to quit the firm within a year.
Oz LP moves bring Myer's Eliopoulos to Telstra, Connolly to Russell
Turnover among senior Australian LP personnel is seeing John Eliopoulos, formerly CIO with the Myer family office, to pension fund Telstra Holdings as head of domestic equities, while Nicole Connolly, hitherto portfolio manager for alternatives at Telstra,...
Guillot joins CalPERS as COIO
Janine Guillot, formerly MD and COO for fixed income at Barclays Global Investors, is joining the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) as its new chief operating investment officer, under CIO Joseph Dear.
Private equity mood upbeat at ANZ Forum
The mood and sentiment among private equity GPs, LPs and advisors at the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010 in Sydney appears distinctly upbeat, showcasing the strength of Australia's macroeconomic fundamentals.
LPs divided on ILPA principles at Australia Forum
At the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010, the principles promulgated by the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), which this group hopes will garner more backing from global LPs, in an effort to homogenize private equity industry...
CalPERS could cut forecast projections
In an unprecedented move by the US’s largest pension fund, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) may lower the projected rate of return for all stocks, bonds and other holdings from 7.75% to 6%.