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SI 30 ranking: secondaries on the upArdian has raised more than double its closest rival in our exclusive list of the world's biggest secondaries managers.
Aberdeen Standard to ramp up co-investments globallyThe newly-merged investment business of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life Investments is seeking to boost its exposure to co-investments and increase its focus on investing in smaller GP deals.
Newly-merged Aberdeen Standard names China headAmy Wang, former head of institutional business for Greater China at Amundi Pioneer Asset Management, has been brought on to strengthen the firm’s relationships with Chinese high net worth individuals and institutional investors.
- GPs must drive dealflow as German valuations soar
Valuations are sky-rocketing across Europe thanks to plenty of capital, and Germany is no exception. In this environment, GPs must relentlessly drive dealflow — because not investing is not an option.
- Aberdeen and Standard Life to merge PE and infra roles
18-year SL Capital veteran Peter McKellar will sit on the investment management committee as head of private equity and infrastructure equity.
- Invest Europe’s new chairwoman to target climate, Brexit
Marta Jankovic, ESG and responsible investment specialist at Dutch pension manager APG Asset Management, replaces Blackstone’s Gerry Murphy at the industry body.
- Aberdeen finds value in early secondaries
Amid high pricing for secondaries, the firm is focusing on committing to vehicles in fundraising that have already held a first close and have made a few investments.
- Aberdeen CEO ‘sanguine’ on Brexit challenge
A history of being domiciled in Luxembourg makes managers well placed to deal with Brexit-related challenges.
- Adveq to be bought by Schroders
The Swiss private equity firm will be renamed Schroder Adveq.
- CPPIB, KKR pick up $952m stake in India telco
The pair acquired 10.3% of Bharti Infratel, the telecom tower subsidiary of India’s largest telecom operator.