Alex Lynn

Axiom Asia leaning deeper into region’s ‘smaller than expected’ secondaries market

The fund of funds specialist's next Opportunity fund may include an ex-China sidecar to reflect shifting LP appetites, managing partner Alex Sao Wei Lee tells PEI.

Volatility a trial by fire for PE’s 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.

Korea’s VIG to resume international fundraising after tariff, martial law pause

The buyout shop has secured 50% of Fund V’s $900m target, primarily from domestic LPs, PEI understands.

US volatility could provide a gentle tailwind for European fundraising

Some LPs tell PEI they are more cautious of US private equity in the near term, with European markets to be potential beneficiaries this year.

LPs expect PE’s fundraising woes to deepen amid tariff volatility

Investors believe uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies could postpone a thaw in exit markets, compounding existing fundraising challenges.

Listed PE trusts seek to revitalise demand amid ‘perfect storm of negativity’

Muted appetites have led to steep discounts, leaving some listed private equity trusts vulnerable to shareholder activism and an incoming tide of potential competitors.

Carlyle ‘very actively’ eyeing private markets model for mass affluent

Such models could provide individuals with exposure to private credit, private equity and real estate through a single investment, head of global wealth Shane Clifford tells PEI.

International GPs could stand to benefit from Singapore's proposed retail revolution

The Monetary Authority of Singapore last week launched a consultation process for two fund structures targeting the mass market.

NZ Super’s new buyouts blueprint

The New Zealand sovereign wealth fund is on the hunt for lower mid-market managers amid plans to raise its PE allocation from 3% to 5%.

How HSBC Life invests in private equity

Global CIO William Chan tells PEI how the $130bn insurer picks GPs, its selection criteria for continuation vehicles and why it is wary of semi-liquid funds.