Allianz Global Investors

Andrew Roth’s departure follows the exit of his co-head, who left shortly after it was reported that the LP would cut back on its private equity allocation.

The private equity business of the asset management arm of German insurer Allianz has grown from €18.5bn in AUM as of end-2020 to around €30bn this year.

It will be sold to a consortium comprising Allianz, BlackRock, T&D Holdings, Hannover Re and Generali Financial Holdings.

Hurdle rates are likely to come under greater scrutiny from both LPs and GPs alike if rates remain high. Plus: a partial conclusion to a lengthy private equity dispute in Korea and why Allianz Global Investors is excited about AI. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Linking impact or ESG to financial incentives was a big topic at the Impact Investor Global Summit; it is an 'imperative for the industry' that requires investors and managers to adopt an experimental mindset.

Buyout pioneer Carl Thoma says circumstances will need to worsen for buyers to find bargains. Plus: SEC chairman Gary Gensler has made a fresh case for private fund reforms and where AllianzGI spies opportunities this year. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

The firm surpassed its €500m fundraising target for its latest PE fund, which will invest in GPs and deals alongside European corporate pensions, insurers and family offices.

Secondaries pioneer Lexington Partners is the latest specialist to get snapped up in this year's M&A frenzy. Plus: Inside Allianz's debut third-party private equity strategy and SoftBank is trying to offload permanent capital unit Fortress. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

In today's edition, Private markets eyes a new narrative beyond the anti-ESG rhetoric; Arkansas is the latest US public pension upping its PE pacing; Large public companies are leveraging PE to develop AI features.

Up-and-coming talent from across PEI Group’s under-40 lists share the sustainability and impact trends that are gaining momentum in alternatives.

Senior executives from some of private equity’s biggest LPs tell PEI what’s on their summer podcast playlist for 2025.

Whether your seasonal plans include vacations or staycations, be transported with the faves shared by these private equity investors.

RMBV is also about to complete its second continuation fund transaction, PEI understands.

Monday is a public holiday for some markets, so we'll return to your inbox on Tuesday. In the meantime, concerns at CalPERS over the search for a DE&I consultant suggest the new political landscape could undermine PE's progress in this space. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Fund scoop on a deal-by-deal shop's debut blindpool raise. Plus: A Malaysian pension giant wants GPs to deploy more capital in its own backyard; and Mercury founder Alan Pardee has changed firms. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

TLCom Capital's TIDE Africa II has raised $154 million to make early-stage investments in start-ups based in Africa.