Alternative Risk Premia strategies fight back after disappointing few years – MJ Hudson report
Alternative Risk Premia (“ARP”) strategy performance has rebounded after the pandemic and stands out as a bright spot in the challenging markets of 2022, MJ Hudson research finds. MJ Hudson has been closely monitoring the factor investing market since 2014. Continuing our series of ARP market reviews, we are pleased to announce the publication of…
Private Equity Fund Terms Research – Seventh edition: haircut on carried interest for GP ‘for cause’ removal falls from full forfeiture to less than 25%
MJ Hudson, the end-to-end solutions provider to the asset management industry, has today published its Private Equity Fund Terms Research – Economics, Alignment and Governance for 2022. Now in its seventh edition, the Research is conducted by MJ Hudson’s Law practice and provides both LPs and GPs with an enhanced understanding of the current strengths…
Private Equity Fund Terms Research – Sixth edition (Parts II & III: Alignment & Governance)
MJ Hudson has today published Parts II & III of the latest edition of its Private Equity Fund Terms Research. Now in its sixth edition, the Research provides both LPs and GPs with an enhanced understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses of the fundamental economic, alignment and governance terms impacting private equity fund commitments. It includes comparisons with previously published research and discusses the factors driving change. It…
The MJ Hudson Alternative Risk Premia Fund Review 2021
Performance remains top concern for alternative risk premia managers after a turbulent year for the industry, MJ Hudson research finds. MJ Hudson has been closely monitoring the factor investing market since 2014. Continuing our series of regular market reviews, we are pleased to announce the publication of the latest Alternative Risk Premia Fund Review that…
MJ Hudson supports trustee needs for greater transparency in consultants’ climate competency
MJ Hudson, along with the other members of the Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group (ICSWG), has launched a guide to provide support to trustees looking to assess the climate competency of investment consultants. Formed in 2020, The ICSWG aims to support and accelerate sustainable investment initiatives in the UK. ShareAction, The Pensions Regulator and the…
MJ Hudson-sponsored HEC-DowJones ranking crowns new PE performance leader
Now in its 11th year of publication, the annual HEC-DowJones Private Equity Performance Ranking lists the world’s top private equity firms in terms of aggregate performance, answering the question: “which firms performed best for their investors?” LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK: Francisco Partners has been named the top-performing firm in the 2020 HEC-DowJones Private Equity Performance…
Private Equity Fund Terms Research – Sixth Edition- Part I: Economics (management fees and carried interest)
MJ Hudson has today published Part I of the latest edition of its Private Equity Fund Terms Research, downloadable here. Now in its sixth edition, the Private Equity Fund Terms Research provides both LPs and GPs with an enhanced understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses of the fundamental economics, alignment and governance terms impacting…
MJ Hudson research finds alternative risk premia (“ARP”) funds may have reached $200bn AUM, despite challenges
Portfolio diversification and transparency seen as the key benefits of alternative risk premia, according to MJ Hudson Allenbridge survey. The MJ Hudson Allenbridge Alternative Risk Premia Fund Review 2019 estimates that there are now from $150bn to $200bn of assets in global alternative risk premia funds following a long/short, multi-strategy approach. This estimate excludes strategy…
MJ Hudson collaborates with Investec Fund Finance to produce 2017-18 GP Trends Report
MJ Hudson collaborates with Investec Fund Finance to produce 2017/18 GP Trends Report The latest edition of Investec Fund Finance’s GP Trends Report, created in collaboration with MJ Hudson’s IR & Marketing team, has been released, finding that 90% of private equity professionals are at least as happy in their careers as they were 12…
Assets in systematic strategies have doubled in the last three years, according to MJ Hudson survey
The second edition of the MJ Hudson Systematic Factor Market Review estimates that there are now US$ 1trillion of assets invested in systematic factor strategies. It is estimated that strategies created by investment banks represent approximately US$300bn of that amount, with the balance invested in strategies managed by asset managers. The 2017 survey involved in-person…