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HK’s Gaw eyes Gulf ‘retrenching’ with new growth fundGulf capital that was previously earmarked for the US or Europe could be redirected towards home countries, Andrei Rotaru, head of Middle East private equity, tells PEI.
How CV dealmakers are addressing LPs’ process pain pointsGP-led deal volume hit an all-time high in 2025, but record growth doesn’t necessarily equate to LP satisfaction with continuation vehicle processes.
Next Gen alumni on the future of GP-led secondariesFrom CVs on CVs to greater specialisation, secondaries professionals who have previously featured on our rising stars list share their insights on the market’s evolution.
Three key trends in GP-led secondariesThe GP-led market is going from strength to strength, but there are still challenges to address.
Adams Street names new Asia head of IR amid APAC rebalancingThe firm is eyeing more appointments in Hong Kong and Singapore soon, Asia investor relations head Chris Cho tells PEI.
Side Letter: M&G's liquidity playIn today's edition, A UK asset management giant taps the secondaries market in a novel way; Q4 exit volume disappoints; APAC's second-largest PE market sees another large fund close.
Secondaries funds the largest on average among those closed last yearEven after excluding Ardian's $30bn raise – the largest vehicle raised from the dataset – secondaries funds still recorded the highest average size in 2025.
Side Letter: Warnings from a UK PE doyenneIn today's edition, A veteran of UK private capital markets says the rise of private credit could lead to GFC-like concerns; Fundraising round-ups across infra, VC, impact, private debt and secondaries; Evergreens' love affair with secondaries looks set to continue.
Side Letter: Au fait with TPA?In today's edition, Two more LPs on opposite sides of the globe are considering the TPA, with implications for their private equity portfolios; An EMEA IR head departs; Another global firm eyes an Asia-Pacific office opening.
Side Letter: Chorus of cautionIn today's edition, Two more LPs are urging caution amid rising geopolitical instability; A growth fund hits final close in '12 days'; Ardian rejigs its leadership bench.