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Side Letter: China's IPO implications; Platinum's fund milestone; Ham Lane highlightsThe outlook for China IPOs doesn't appear as bleak as one might expect. Plus: US buyout firm Platinum Equity has reached a fundraising milestone and takeaways from Hamilton Lane's earnings. 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 on readying for riskIn these volatile times, technology can help asset owners understand their exposures and respond accordingly, while also preparing for future shocks, says BlackRock’s Melissa Ferraz.
Side Letter: TPG's tech triumph; PE's reputation requirements; AIP's $5bn targetMonday is a public holiday in London and Hong Kong, so we'll return to your inbox on Tuesday. In the meantime: TPG has beaten the odds with its latest tech vintage; and reputation is proving more important than track record for some investors. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: ILPA's London calling; NB PEP's exit slowdown; IPO? No thank youSide Letter gets a front row seat (well, a back row one, if we're honest) at ILPA Summit Europe. Plus: IPO complexity is contributing to PE's rising influence over the real economy; and Neuberger Berman's listed trust saw realisations fall last year. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Brookfield's long-hold prep; EQT's €2.7bn; LPs foray into fund financeBrookfield is gearing up for its long-awaited long-hold strategy. Plus: EQT is setting records with its impact fund; and LPs are piling into fund finance. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Future Fund's Carlyle hire; China's buyout boom; BlackRock's LP surveyAustralia's sovereign wealth fund has tapped a former Carlyle boss to lead its private equity programme. Plus: Why buyouts could boom in China; and results from BlackRock's inaugural private markets survey. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Finex, one of Asia's fastest-growing placement firms, loses CEOFinex has expanded to more than 50 full-time staff across Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, according to its website.
Inclusive fund structures are hitting the mainstreamPrivate equity firms are beginning to embrace vehicles such as the ELTIF and LTAF as they try to access a broader swathe of investors.
BlackRock's Conway: There’s some consternation around the word ‘democratisation’Managers need to ensure access points are right and educate individuals about the terms and structure of private markets funds, says BlackRock alternatives chief Edwin Conway.