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In today's edition: The SEC commissioner makes the case for PE allocations in retail portfolios; Another mega-CV closes; ESG, DEI become less of an operational priority on both sides of the aisle.

Why payment-in-kind interest is sometimes unfairly maligned. Plus: Partners Group is understood to be on track for a record year of secondaries deployment. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

LP capital looks set to play a significant role in the rampant expansion of the fund finance universe. Plus: a $70bn pension is cutting its private equity allocation; and why LPs should investigate GPs' understanding of AI sustainability risks. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

If you're reading this from the UK, we hope you enjoyed the long weekend. In today's brief, the Australian government is rethinking an LP performance test that could unlock billions for private markets; and a US foundation is going against the grain. For our valued subscribers only.

A placement agent parts ways with a GP. Plus: our big Blackstone interview; and the Middle East conflict's impact on the private equity real estate world. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Why Thoma Bravo should feel particularly chuffed about a commitment from the world's largest public pension. Plus: Another Taiwanese insurer offloads private equity exposure. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Yale University has come to market with one of the largest LP-led transactions of recent years. Plus: Navis completes another GP-led transaction; and climate giant Altérra is seeking new partners. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Tariffs are infusing multiple layers of uncertainty into valuations, which could delay deal activity and prolong holding periods. Plus: OTPP will bid Hong Kong adieu; and Oakley Capital hits its hard-cap. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.