Texas A&M Foundation Utilizing Technology For Best-Of-Breed Analysis | Rush Harvey, Director of Investments | Q&A
Rush Harvey is a Director of Investments at the Texas A&M Foundation, where he has served since February 2018. In this interview, he tells us why private equity and venture capital will be a material driver of their long-term returns; the organization's efforts in institutionalizing the investment process; and how they're implementing technology to better analyze private market opportunities.
Future Returns: Private Markets Prove Resilient
Investing in private markets continues to be a popular strategy for institutional investors, and one that has proven to be resilient even during the first quarter of this year as the coronavirus pandemic began to grip the globe.
The Infrastructure Stimulus, What Is Wrong With Private Investment?
Robust private investment in our infrastructure, adding energy and creativity to the current public model (now and for the next 3-5 years operating at a 30% deficit) will save the day, bringing new solutions, discipline and genius to the design, construction and operation of the structures we need.
Baylor University Identifying 'Prudent Ways' To Add Alpha | Renee Hanna, Director of Investments, Private Investments | Q&A
Renee Hanna joined the Baylor University Office of Investments in 2008. She currently serves as director of investments responsible for the investment and management of the private equity and real asset allocations. In this interview, she discussed how Baylor's investment office identifies ways to add incremental alpha; the multi-year effort in building out their venture program; and why she believes investor peers should stick together and exchange market insights.
Trusted Insight Launches New 'Institutional Forum'
Similar to "Quora," a question-and-answer website, our new forum enables limited partners to ask questions, connect with peers, and share timely investor insights. Recent discussions include how institutional peers and their respective organizations are dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. We welcome your thought leadership and discussion!
Hedge Funds Turn To Private Capital Playbook In Search Of Assets
Hedge funds are trying on new stripes as the industry’s traditional investing style loses its luster. Dan Sundheim likes private equity. Tom Wagner seeks a drawdown fund. Steve Cohen eyes venture capital.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation On Balancing Quantitative Rigor, Qualitative Judgment | Monica Spencer, Senior Portfolio Manager | Q&A
Monica Spencer serves at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as a senior portfolio manager. In this interview, she discusses her role working closely with their new CIO; why she believes asset allocators may be more diverse than asset managers; and why balance quantitative rigor with a qualitative sense is an important balance at Mellon.
Arizona State Retirement System Using Tech To 'Slice-And-Dice' Investment Opportunities | Eric Glass, Senior Portfolio Manager | Q&A
Eric Glass is a senior portfolio manager at the Arizona State Retirement System, where he oversees the private market portfolio. In this interview, he shares the reasons behind ASRS' success in the last decade, why they are less bureaucratic than their pension peers, and how the investment office is using cutting edge tools to analyze investment opportunities.
Inside Pennsylvania PSERS’ Successful Private Markets Program | Darren Foreman, Senior Portfolio Manager | Q&A
Darren Foreman is the senior portfolio manager of private markets and co-investments at the Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). In this interview, he discusses PSERS' successful in-house private equity co-investment program, why he has a preference for GPs with exposure to multiple countries in their investment strategy, and the benefits of having a tenured private markets team
Pensions Focusing On A 'More Direct Method Of Investing' | City Of San José | Brian Starr, Head Of Private Markets | Q&A
Brian Starr joined the City of San José Retirement Services in June 2014. He serves as head of private markets after several years managing global fixed income and private debt. In this interview, he discusses the cost-effectiveness of managing direct investment programs, the competitive advantages that the City of San José is finding in venture and why he believes the LP community should stick together.