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NOW: Pensions – Nothing is off the table in private markets build-outThe UK pension scheme has an initial 5% target allocation to private markets, which it expects to reach by the end of 2026, investment director Martyn James tells PEI.
Side Letter: Trump's carry crusadePresident Donald Trump is revisiting the idea of closing private equity's carried interest 'loophole'. Plus: APAC investors are most bullish on private equity returns; and Chicago Teachers is seeking to shed PE exposure. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's LP securitisations; BlackRock's LTAF; Mercury's boss lossA US pension fund's collateralised fund obligation could mark a breakthrough for private equity's liquidity issues. Plus: BlackRock has launched its first LTAF; and a Mercury co-founder is leaving for pastures new. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
BlackRock survey: insurer appetite for PE wanesThe proportion of insurers planning to increase their allocation to private equity fell by around one-third, according to the world's largest asset manager.
Electra calls time on investment managerThe listed investment trust has served notice on Electra Partners, which currently manages its portfolio on an exclusive basis.
- Electra: Turnout is crucial in shareholder vote
The vote by Electra shareholders on resolutions from its largest shareholder Sherborne Investors for two seats on the board will be close and depend on turnout, analysts say.
- Gresham delays fundraising to 2014
Following discussions with investors, the firm has pushed back the launch of its fifth fund until the beginning of 2014, with one source suggesting LPs needed to see more exits before re-upping.
- Ontario Teachers' buys UK football centre business
The Canadian pension fund has struck a deal with UK-listed Goals Soccer Centres to buy the 44-centre operation in a deal valued at £73 million.
- First closing for €300m Aviva renewable fund
Aviva Investors, the London-based asset management division of the insurance and pension provider, has held a first close on its European renewable energy fund.
- PERE Awards 2009: Global winners
Thousands of PERE readers voted for the individuals, firms and organisations they thought stood out from the crowd in 2009. Here we present the global winners.