NAIC reports that US insurers more than doubled their CLO holdings in 2018
The National Association of Insurance Companies (NAIC) announced that US-based insurance companies own $122 billion in CLO paper as of 2018 year-end – more than double the $54 billion reported for year-end 2017

South Carolina pension backs tech-focused BDC
South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission (RSIC) has committed $100 million to Owl Rock Technology Finance Corporation, according to documents seen by Creditflux  

Arizona pension bullish on private credit after beating benchmark
Credit returns have bolstered performance for Arizona State Retirement System – and the pension fund remains bullish on future allocations to private debt

Los Angeles pension fund to shortlist illiquid credit managers
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is set to select semi-finalists for an $500 million illiquid credit mandate by July  

PSP's private debt portfolio generates 9.2% return
Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP) has generated a 9.2% one-year rate of return of its private debt portfolio, exceeding its 5.7% benchmark, 

US pension replaces Cliffwater with Meketa
Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds has selected Meketa as a consultant to oversee its opportunistic investments, which consists of direct lending and opportunistic credit investments, along with investments in hedge funds and real assets.  

US pensions funds allocate to Lone Star and Raven credit strategies
Two US-based pension schemes have invested in funds with exposure to credit, highlighting the appetite of institutional investors towards off-the-run asset classes.

Louisiana pension retains Hamilton Lane and plans private debt commitments
The $20 billion Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) board has voted to retain Hamilton Lane as its private markets manager to oversee its private debt and private equity portfolios. 

Los Angeles pension fund narrows down global direct lending search to four managers
Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (Lacers) has listed the finalists for a private credit mandate, according to an agenda document seen by Creditflux.  

San Mateo pension backs BlackRock direct lending fund
San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association is set to make a commitment of $35 million to BlackRock Direct Lending Fund IX, according to an agenda item document seen by Creditflux.

US pension fund eyes corporate lending fund
Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) considers investing in Solar Capital Partners Corporate Lending Fund, according to a board of trustees investments memorandum seen by Creditflux  

Texas pension backs mine finance fund
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) is set to commit up to $150 million to Orion Mine Finance Fund III, consisting of a $100 million commitment to the fund and $50 million for co-investment  

US pension funds on hunt for investment grade managers
Two US based pension funds have launched requests for proposals (RFPs), searching for investment grade fixed income managers.  

Bain plans $3 billion distressed fund with US pension fund eyeing commitment
Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) is set to invest $200 million to Bain Capital Distressed and Special Situations 2019 (DSS 19) fund, according to documents seen by Creditflux.  

Ohio pension backs GSO's upcoming European direct lending fund
Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F) has approved a $50 million commitment to GSO European Debt Fund II

Minnesota State to earmark $100 million for private credit
Minnesota State Board of Investment is considering a $100 million commitment to LBC Credit Partners V, according to a quarterly updates document seen by Creditflux  

Illinois pension backs real estate funds
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund has earmarked $150 million for commitments to Rockwood Capital Real Estate Partners XI and Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies IV.  

New investments drive Canada Pension Plan’s credit returns to 8.7%
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)’s credit portfolio has delivered good returns during the 2019 fiscal year, despite the market volatility, according to the institution’s annual financial report  

Sacramento pension backs healthcare fund
Sacramento County Employees Retirement Scheme (SCERS) committed $35 million to OrbiMed Royalty & Credit Opportunities in April, according to a monthly report of new investment activity seen by Creditflux  

Connecticut pension eyes investment in Clearlake fund
The State of Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Fund is considering a $75 million commitment to Clearlake Opportunities Partners II  

Barings BDC forms $550 million JV with South Carolina pension
The new joint venture will invest in both liquid and illiquid credit

US pension to invest $75 million in private debt
Vermont pension investment committee (VPIC) has decided to commit $75 million in private debt, following a private credit strategic investment plan recommendation plan recommendation by its investment consultant NEPC.