The Big Picture

JANUARY 24, 2023

KLINSKY: — that, you know, when we found it, it was a very messed-up conglomerate doing race track tote boards and defense electronics. KLINSKY: In the private equity fund and strategic equity fund, it’s the big pension funds in the U.S. I’ve been very involved in education reform for many years.

Leveraged Buyouts 104

Leveraged Buyouts Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Debt 104

Pension Pulse

MAY 22, 2024

Ian Bickis of The Canadian Press reports CPP Investments earned 8 per cent in latest fiscal year, net assets rose to $632 billion: Canada's biggest pension fund earned an eight per cent return last year, but significantly underperformed the 19.9 per cent return of its reference portfolio. Invested US$50 million in Zeus, alongside EQT.

Investing 59

Investing Pension Funds Stakes Assets 59

The Big Picture

APRIL 11, 2023

ASWATH DAMODARAN, KERSCHNER FAMILY CHAIR IN FINANCE EDUCATION, NYU STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: I’m glad to be back. DAMODARAN: Or it could be some unique characteristic, pension funds pay no taxes. To me, the core mission of universities should be educating the students who go through — RITHOLTZ: One would think.

Education 117

Education Financing Finance Taxes 117