Alex Lynn

Kirkland to lose PE funds duo in Hong Kong

Jamie Hill and Michelle Cheh are both 10-year veterans of the firm.

Anything but a CV?

Recent survey findings underscore the importance for GPs to explore multiple paths to liquidity before settling upon a continuation fund process.

Schroders Capital: Historic underweighting to US leaves us in good position

The asset manager, which has a $21bn private equity portfolio, was 'too little bullish' on the US over the last decade, global PE head Rainer Ender tells PEI.

Volatility a trial by fire for evergreen community

Tariff turmoil could battle test the resolve of individual investors and their suitability for the burgeoning community of semi-liquid private markets funds.

APAC’s fundraising slide continues

Asia-Pacific’s presence on the PEI 300 has been slowly shrinking amid a ‘particularly difficult fundraising environment’ for the region.

Chinese GPs need to adapt buyout model, conference hears

China buyouts cannot rely on the same cost-cutting measures or buy-and-build strategies as those in the US, according to CDH managing partner Max Hui.

Swiss private bank Julius Baer looks to expand private markets exposure

The bank has onboarded a greater number of private markets evergreens amid a rising focus on exit liquidity, executive director Jason Ng tells PEI.

HK’s $167bn pension system mulls GP selection process after greenlighting listed PE

The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority is ‘actively engaging’ with industry participants to establish an approval process for listed PE funds, a spokesperson tells PEI.

iCapital taps ex-BlackRock MD to lead upcoming Sydney office

Mark Oliver’s appointment is the latest in a string of regional developments for the alternatives platform, including a tie-up with Japan’s Resona Bank and KKR last year.

GPs are bridging the Gulf with Middle Eastern LPs

Recent tie ups involving Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Neuberger Berman and Franklin Templeton underscore the growing significance of this region for private markets fundraisers.