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Blackstone hits $5bn cap on rescue lending fund

The firm, which reported strong earnings in the second quarter, has also raised $3bn for its separately managed accounts business called Tactical Opportunities.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

Providence reaches finish line on Fund VII

The Jonathan Nelson-led firm, which hit the $5bn mark as expected on its latest flagship vehicle, continues to raise capital for its third debt-related fund.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

Capital Dynamics seeks US private equity leader

The fund of funds and advisory group is actively searching for a head of US investments as it expands its US reach.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

Kester to leave Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

ADIA will announce a successor to James Kester, CIO of the private equities department, in the next few weeks.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

Evercore springs into secondaries

With the ‘surprising’ hiring of former UBS secondaries executives Nigel Dawn and Nicolas Lanel, Evercore has almost overnight become a major player in the secondaries world.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

TPG seeks investment period extension

The firm has asked LPs to give it more time to invest Fund VI, a move that could push the launch of TPG’s next fundraising into 2014.

3 min read · 19 September 2013

Southern Capital closes Fund III

The Singapore-based firm has hit its hard-cap, collecting $408m for investments in Southeast Asia.

1 min read · 19 September 2013

Desjardins’ exit leaves gap at World Bank

The Emerging Markets Private Equity Association welcomed Serge Desjardins as a senior advisor earlier this year.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

How Palladium saved Wise

Palladium’s investment in iconic potato chip maker Wise took a rapid nosedive when the company was hammered by the Atkins diet craze in the early 2000s.

5 min read · 19 September 2013

Paul Capital loses head of investor relations

The steady flow of talent out of the secondary firm continues with the departure of Joshua Glaser as Paul Capital struggles to raise its tenth fund.

2 min read · 19 September 2013

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