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Last updated: August 31, 2026, 6:03 AM ET

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Bill Gates is urging the industry to maximize AI's positive applications, highlighting productivity gains over disruption fears. The SEC's proposed shift to semiannual reporting could complicate valuations, as firms may rely on older public comparables, increasing uncertainty in mark-to-market exercises.

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ERS Texas is increasing pacing to $800M annually, concentrating on lower mid-market buyouts. The pension targets a $1bn allocation by2030, anticipating a surge in distributions over the next four years to fund commitments.