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Why co-investment funds will likely remain a private equity nicheDespite rampant LP appetite for co-investments, commingled funds in this space face natural barriers to their growth, including a more limited investor base and the need for extensive GP networks.
Side Letter: A year of distress?Rising default rates could hint at a wave of distressed opportunities. Plus: The exit outlook appears to be improving for climate assets; and another Taiwanese insurer hits the secondaries market. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Cathay Life Insurance commits $350m to Ardian fundThe Taiwan-based insurance company has backed a secondaries fund.
Side Letter: Carry tax winnersIt's MLK Day in the US today so we have a slightly truncated Side Letter for readers: the winners from Britain's carry tax increase; a $10bn family office seeks "boring" investments; and Aussie superfund Hostplus has a new deputy CIO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
High-profile exits offer glimmer of hope for APAC PEEvidence of a thawing exit environment could help restore some confidence to LPs that remain sceptical of the region, and unlock capital to back new funds.
Side Letter: Ardian's $30bn game changerSecondaries finally eclipse buyout. Plus: Thoma Bravo has exceeded the target on its European vehicle debut; and a US pension is pondering new PE partners. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Rethinking APAC relationshipsAPAC's PE slowdown could prompt some LPs to refresh their regional GP roster. Plus: New research underscores PE's outperformance relative to public markets. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Private wealth pricing powerPrivate wealth's love affair with secondaries is expected to impact pricing in 2025. Plus: Blue Owl is tapping Japanese HNWIs; and GP stakes firm Hunter Point has a new APAC fundraising head. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Secondaries volume to maintain strong pace on back of expected record yearSecondaries professionals and LPs dust off their crystal balls to give their views on what will drive the market over the next 12 months.
Vote of confidence: Why GPs are (mostly) hopeful about 2025Optimistic fund managers believe pick-ups in dealflow and fundraising could frame market activity this year.