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How Canada’s BCI stays liquid in an illiquid market
The $173bn institution is offloading PE stakes via secondaries as it looks to deploy more capital into directs, global PE head Jim Pittman tells PEI.
PODCAST: What LPs and GPs look at to make sense of the higher-rate environment
In our final episode of Private Markets and the end of Cheap Money, we hear from IMCO, MidEuropa Partners, Oaktree Capital, BC Partners and more on what investment professionals there keep their eyes on in the era of higher borrowing costs.
After planting a flag in NYC, BCI private equity sets its sights on Europe
US and European bases of operation will 'give us runway to continue doing what we’ve been doing', says PE chief Jim Pittman, including 'growing our book of directs'.
GPs in crisis: Fundraises get extensions and trims
GPs are leaving funds in market for longer as public market volatility disrupts investors’ annual commitment pacing.
It’s showtime for financial services specialists
Sector-focused firms say they sit in an advantageous position with dry powder to deploy in a rising rate environment.
BCI contact information
Offices
750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, V8W 0E4, CanadaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alan Cooper | Job titleManaging Director | LocationNew York, United States | Email  ---------- |
| Ms. Ankeeta Patil | Job titlePrivate Equity Professional | LocationNew York, United States | Email ---------- |
| Mr. Ari Wachtenheim | Job titlePrincipal, Direct Private Equity | LocationNew York, United States | Email --------- |
| Mr. Ashton Scordo | Job titleManaging Director, Private Equity | LocationVictoria, Canada | Email ------ |
BCI fund commitments
Known fund commitments : 286
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Manager ----- | Commitment dateApr 2024 | Commitment size- | |
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Side Letter: PE's biggest investors
In today's edition, Our latest Global Investor 150 ranking is out; Canada's BCI triples its PE exposure; Summer book recommendations from the Side Letter team.