Hannah Zhang

Young private equity talent shapes the industry: Story of the Year

As PE continues to face challenges in different aspects, the next generation of leaders offers insight into how the industry may evolve.

How Florida SBA uses AI to analyse its private markets exposure

The $219bn pension has been using tools like Copilot to assess distribution sources such as NAV loans, dividend recaps and exits related to its funds.

Alaska Perm: Retail capital could 'change dynamics' in large end of the market

The $85bn fund needs to think about whether it will be investing alongside retail capital when it evaluates GPs, according to deputy CIO Allen Waldrop.

Private equity inches towards 401(k) capital: Story of the Year

For GPs seeking to access retirement capital, key challenges will include setting up the right fee structures and balancing their retail and institutional LP bases.

The GP stakes secondaries stop-gap

While there is growing demand for liquidity in the GP stakes market, significant structural barriers keep capital locked up.

Fundraising slump prompts concerns about GP stakes returns

While some LPs are taking a wait-and-see approach to GP stakes investments, others remain bullish, expecting an improving fundraising environment to bolster the strategy’s outlook.

Riverstone runs single-asset CV on oil and gas storage company

An LP has received a re-investment option and a liquidity option, with the latter offered at a discount to current valuation.

MassPRIM to miss PE deployment target amid distribution slowdown

'Limited partner distributions are definitely constraining new commitments to subsequent funds,' says private equity director Michael McGirr.

Lexington and Ham Lane pick up Odyssey’s $1.5bn single-asset CV

Lexington is the lead buyer, with Hamilton Lane participating as a co-lead on the deal, which has received strong pricing, sources tell Secondaries Investor.

CVs account for nearly one-fifth of sponsor-backed exits – KPMG study

Some GPs view continuation vehicles as 'temporary measures', according to the financial services firm.