Private equity tops public pension asset classes

Private equity tops public pension asset classes

Private equity has been good to U.S. public pensions. In the decade ended June 30, the asset class returned a median 13.7%, with the median return among the top 10 plans a bit higher at 15.6%.   Recent data from the American Investment Council show the $19...
Warburg Pincus dials back investing in oil and gas

Warburg Pincus dials back investing in oil and gas

Warburg Pincus is telling investors it won’t make any deals linked to fossil fuels from its next flagship fund, joining other private equity firms that are reducing their investment presence in the oil and gas sector. “Warburg Pincus will begin a transition away from...
Blackstone AUM up 4.9% for quarter

Blackstone AUM up 4.9% for quarter

Blackstone Group on Thursday reported $564.3 billion assets under management as of June 30, a 4.9% increase from March 31 and up 3% year-over-year. Stephen A. Schwarzman, chairman and CEO, attributed the what he called a strong quarter to a sharp rebound in investment...