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Alaska’s CIO: Commitments to VC likely to drop but remain a 'healthy part' of PE allocation

'I don't know where that number will end up – my guess is it'll be lower than the 20% we've done,' Marcus Frampton says, referring to the venture allocation within the overall PE allocation.

EQT looks to set up NAV loan for 2021-vintage flagship

The facility would be intended to support value accretive add-ons rather than to distribute capital to investors, PEI understands.

Advent International 'doubles down' on APAC private equity

Japan could be in contention for Advent’s next stage of Asia-Pacific expansion after the firm’s newly opened Australia office, India head Shweta Jalan tells PEI.

Raising a NAV fund? Head to Korea

NAV’s inherent synergies with secondaries means the strategy is gaining significant traction among East Asian LPs.

Alaska's CIO: Co-investment returns justify LP participation in PE

PE sceptics 'have to acknowledge' that the asset class is worthwhile for LPs with the ability to significantly reduce their fee loads, Marcus Frampton tells PEI.

Four things Japanese investors want to see from prospective GPs

LPs at PDI’s Tokyo Forum last week outlined their expectations around transparency, tax structuring, reporting and GP ownership.

Korea’s $793bn NPS forms dedicated continuation fund, GP stakes teams

The country’s largest public pension will pursue both private equity and private credit continuation fund opportunities, investment policy committee member Sam Y Chung tells PEI.

L Catterton resets Asia fund series amid triple fundraise

The consumer giant is seeking $800m for a new regional flagship that will invest alongside country-focused sidecars targeting Japan and India respectively, PEI understands.

All for nothing?

A court of appeals decision in the US this week to render null and void the SEC’s private fund rule doesn’t signal the end of efforts to better protect investors.

Ham Lane: LPAC consent is not a 'killer' for NAV financing

The firm asks GPs to ensure the limited partner advisory committee is consulted on the use of NAV facilities, co-chief executive Juan Delgado-Moreira tells PEI.