Report April 2025
US Pensions’ Approach to PE: Challenges and Opportunities

Explore how US pensions have ramped up private equity allocations to address funding gaps and how they are navigating PE investments amid market uncertainty, climate risks, and evolving asset allocation strategies.

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What’s inside the report
  • Why US pensions have steadily increased private equity allocations over the past decade to close funding gaps and tap into global value creation.
  • The challenges illiquidity can pose for pensions highlighted by distribution data from the Washington State Investment Board.
  • How pensions are assessing private equity strategies amid rising geopolitical, market, and climate risks. Plus, why some are starting to challenge traditional asset allocation models.
  • A look at how some pensions are leveraging technology to enhance visibility, sharpen allocation strategies, and gain deeper insights into their private equity portfolios.

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