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Single-asset CVs offer steadier returns than buyout funds – Evercore

Continuation vehicles across different geography, size and industry of underlying assets have generated similar return multiples.

Hamilton Lane to raise first RMB secondaries fund

The RMB fund targets Chinese LPs and aims to hold its first close this year.

Meet the LP: BFA Family Offices

The multifamily office, which serves entrepreneurs and the private market investors who back them, has an eye on sector-specific emerging managers, founder Nick Hofer and CIO Warren Gibbon tell PEI.

Coller: Hard to find ‘real discounts’ in Chinese secondaries

Buyers need to understand the fundamentals of Chinese secondaries before evaluating discounts, according to Coller Capital’s Zhan Yang.

EQT dealmaking hits near-high of €19bn; exit activity hits near-low

The firm’s exit activity slumped around 45% in 2023 as IPO window remained largely shut.

The most downloaded PEI podcasts of 2023

PEI’s Spotlight podcast was downloaded more than 132,000 times in 2023, with the most popular episodes including conversations with secondaries leaders and discussions about high interest rates.

NAV loans attract scepticism from LPs amid growing transparency concerns

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board and Florida State Board of Administration both expressed unfavourable views on NAV-based instruments on a webinar hosted by PEI.

LPs navigate shifting tides in the ESG landscape

ESG continues to garner support from investors in Europe and Asia while facing political headwinds in the US.

American Securities seeks $7bn for latest flagship

The firm had closed its predecessor Fund VIII in 2018, exceeding its $6bn target.

Majority of secondaries sellers say deals meet or exceed expectations – survey

The primary motivation for LPs to consider selling PE fund stakes is the need for liquidity and strategic repositioning, according to a report from Montana Capital Partners.