Stockholm-based Skr17.4bn (€1.85bn) A-P Fonden 7, the Swedish pension fund, has received eight hedge fund and private equity consultant replies for its tender for their services.

The consultants on the list are Watson Wyatt Worldwide, William M Mercer, Wassum Investment Consulting, Campbell Lutyens, New England Pension Consultants, Prime, Buchholz & Associates, Tass Tremont and Pathway Capital Management.