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Direct investing

Credit Suisse's Murphy: LPs want control

The bank has launched a four-strong directs and co-investment team amid soaring investor demand for greater control over their private equity holdings.

2 min read · 18 April 2018

ACG sells FoFs, secondaries arm to focus on directs – updated

Asset manager Oddo BHF has acquired the fund of funds unit in its first foray into private equity.

1 min read · 17 April 2018

CDPQ: ‘You have to be willing to overpay in Asia’

For LPs in the region, a dearth of large, quality assets and high pricing are key challenges to investing, according to the Canadian pension's managing director and head of Asia.

2 min read · 23 January 2018

CPPIB: Invest for a downturn

The giant Canadian pension, which just signed a sizeable growth investment in the insurance sector, is feeling ‘cautious’ amid sky-high valuations.

2 min read · 23 November 2017

China outbound rules to boost M&A funds

New regulations are paving the way for more cross-border buyout funds.

3 min read · 08 September 2017

Eurazeo teams with Goldman Sachs to ink first US deal

The French investment firm is partnering with Goldman Sachs to acquire Dominion Web Solutions for $680m.

2 min read · 11 May 2017

Eaton launches direct deals-focused team

The new group within Eaton was established after the firm raised almost $500m for four direct deals in the past six months.

2 min read · 19 April 2017

Phoenix books 4.5x on sale to Partners Group

Part of the capital for the acquisition of Key Retirement Group will come from Partners Group Direct Investment 2016, which is seeking €2 billion.

2 min read · 18 April 2017

More than a quarter of GPs lost to Chinese bidders in 2016

A new survey finds GPs expect to face more competition from Chinese buyers over the next 12 months.

3 min read · 15 March 2017

RCIF pulls off first major Russian IPO since crisis

An IRR of 90% on children’s retailer Detsky Mir sends a 'strong message' to global PE firms, said co-CEO Kirill Dmitriev.

3 min read · 08 February 2017

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