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French private equity fundraising and deal-making has record yearThe country’s PE industry gathered a record €18.7bn from investors last year, with foreign LPs contributing nearly half of total capital raised.
Florida SBA’s secondaries sale boosted 2018 private equity returnsOffloading a $1.3bn portfolio to Ardian helped push the pension system to a since-inception DPI capital ratio of 1.0x.
Funds of Funds Special: Using FoFs as a co-investment consultantFund of funds managers are leveraging their GP relationships and resources to operate as an outsourced co-investment consultant.
European insurers given private equity boost after regulation tweakThe European Commission has reduced the amount of capital insurers must set aside to manage the perceived risks for some long-term equities.
How to promote diversity at a private fund firmLPs are asking questions about diversity and inclusion within private fund firms; how do you make sure you have the right answers?
Side Letter: Japan's $18bn fail, Providence at pace, operator-led GPsWhile PE folk gather in NYC to discuss responsible investment, officials in Japan are wondering where it all went wrong for an $18 billion fund. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
PEI Awards 2018: Americas winnersThe Americas champions, including firms, limited partners, lawyers and many more.
PEI Awards 2018: EMEA winnersFirms, deals, fundraises and country-specific awards for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Alaska Permanent mulls another secondaries saleThe sovereign wealth fund is also exploring options for an in-state private equity programme, as PE continues to be a top performing asset class.
Side Letter: Keeping up with CPPIB, Oz tech, BX in IndiaWhat are the Canadians up to now? Always a popular question. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.