survey shows eight out of 10 portfolios investing in private equity exceed trustee expectations
Some eight out of 10 pension schemes investing in private equity have reported returns that have met or exceeded trustees' expectations, according to JP Morgan Fleming's (JPMF) alternative investment strategies survey. The survey covered 171 of the top 350 UK pension schemes representing £365bn in assets. It indicated 44% of the largest UK pension schemes now have exposure to private equity, with the overriding reason for investing being the potential for higher returns compared with conventional asset classes. The actual proportion of total pension fund assets invested in this asset c...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes