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LPs raise questions over credit secondariesSome US investors have concerns about valuations in the growing credit secondaries space.
Stressed out: How private equity is weathering higher-for-longerDeferred interest payments and a series of high-profile leveraged loan defaults in the US point to signs of stress within private equity portfolios. Should LPs be concerned?
Young private equity talent shapes the industry: Story of the YearAs PE continues to face challenges in different aspects, the next generation of leaders offers insight into how the industry may evolve.
Side Letter: LACERS' second chanceAnother LP heavyweight leans into the secondaries market. Plus: Why the mid-market is benefiting from a preponderance of GP-leds; and a group of UK investors embrace impact. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Australia's IFM Investors to wind down A$1bn private equity unitIFM will exit its remaining portfolio companies within the next five years, after failing to scale its PE strategy sufficiently despite strong recent returns.
PE’s penchant for PIK should set alarm bells ringingAn uptick in deferred interest payments and covenant breaches could signal underlying health problems among private equity portfolios.
Colonial First State: ‘This is a great time to increase unlisted exposure’KKR-owned Colonial First State, which manages one of Australia’s 10-largest superfunds, will make its inaugural private equity allocation this month, PE head Chloé Brayne tells PEI.
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NZ Super’s new buyouts blueprintThe New Zealand sovereign wealth fund is on the hunt for lower mid-market managers amid plans to raise its PE allocation from 3% to 5%.
Overperformance still driving PE decisions for LPsManager selection has become a critical point for LPs including Alaska Permanent and CPP Investments as they continue to focus on the asset class's ability to deliver alpha.