Gregg Gethard

Limited partners in venture capital, buyout and other private funds may be at risk of having their names disclosed if proposed changes to federal pre-merger filing requirements are approved, attorneys said.

While many large investors have soured on private equity due to allocation problems and a shortage of distributions, at least three giant pensions are looking to put more to work.

The pension system could pump more money into venture and buyout funds if it approves a recommendation to hike its target to private equity from 6 percent to 10 percent.

The nation's largest pension fund wants to grow VC from about 1.4 percent to 10 percent of its private equity portfolio.

Concerns over the manager's performance and its failed investment in FTX have made for a rockier road drawing in LP commitments.

Coral Gables Retirement System, which manages about $433 million, set a target to PE of between 3 percent and 5 percent.

Dana Johns previously served as a senior portfolio manager on Maryland’s private equity team.

Alaska Permanent Fund, which has committed to seven venture funds this year, will lower its private equity target and embark on a reduced pacing plan for FY 2024.

The nation’s second largest pension system sees potential for greater returns and adding to sustainable investing by increasing its allocation to private equity.

California Public Employees’ Retirement System, which is in the midst of overhauling its private equity program, will select consultants for its general pension fund and several investment categories including private equity at an upcoming meeting.