Helen de Beer

DOWNLOAD: H1 fundraising jumps 9% year-on-year

While fundraising timelines have stretched, the percentage of funds to have exceeded their target at final close is at its highest level since 2008.

Number Crunch: Nordic PE performs north of expectations

Despite a recent drop in deal activity and fundraising, private equity in the Nordic region has been catching the eyes of investors due to attractive returns.

Blackstone holds 2024 PEI 300 top spot

The biggest fundraiser on the 2024 PEI 300 ranking brought in nearly $124bn over the past five years.

Why GP stakes is the strategy of the moment

Newcomers are flocking to the market, drawn by a growing base of targets and the promise of increased fund sizes.

Behind the curtain on PE healthcare investment

Vastly expanded powers by the US health department means PE firms will need to provide greater transparency and accountability in how they run their healthcare businesses.

KKR: Secondaries is not a ‘need to have’ strategy for the firm

The alternatives giant doesn't want to enter the sub-sector if it can't be a top-three player, according to chief financial officer Rob Lewin.

Why the BoE has its eye on PE

Banks that are unaware of the extent of their exposure to private equity could face ‘severe, unexpected losses’, according to the UK’s central bank.

Refreshed ELTIF structure picks up steam

A flurry of recent products suggests ELTIF 2.0 is gaining traction with managers and investors alike.

And the winners are…

The top-ranking firms in the 2023 PEI Awards are a case study in how to successfully navigate a difficult market.

PEI Awards 2023: Game changer of the year – Gary Gensler

The state of play was transformed last year when SEC chair Gary Gensler introduced sweeping private funds reforms.