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Appetite still strong for secondaries fundsSecondaries fundraising hit its second-highest half-yearly total ever in H1 2021, despite being down 27% in year-on-year terms.
Side Letter: Brookfield's $25bn cut-off; Mubadala's GP-led; Lazard's new fundraiserBrookfield says $25 billion could be the upper limit of its future flagships. Plus: Mubadala's third-party management unit has completed another secondaries deal and Lazard has tapped a Credit Suisse fundraiser in Asia. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Blackstone's $93bn insurer tie-up; Creador's first close; OMERS PE's incentivesBlackstone's latest insurance deal will see it manage $92.5bn over the next six years. Plus: Malaysia's Creador holds a first close and why a lawsuit involving OMERS PE provides a rare glimpse into how LPs incentivise their direct deal teams. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: UK VC's unusual LP trade; secondaries GP flies solo; KIC's 25% alts goalA UK VC firm has arranged an unusual trade with its LPs before going public. Plus: Three execs from one of Japan's few secondaries teams are spinning out, and Korea's sovereign wealth fund wants a lot more alternatives. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Ardian's Senequier: Sustainability has best long term valueThere will be a first-mover advantage for strategic investors, according to the investment firm's founder and president.
Women of Influence 2021: Cross asset classOur new programme spotlights women whose achievements, innovation and leadership are reshaping private markets across a broad range of asset classes.
HKMA: PE’s quiet behemothThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s lofty position on the Global Investor 100 may come as a surprise to those unfamiliar with the institution.
Side Letter: SEC vet's alts advisory; Oakley's Italy office; BlackRock's newest stratThe SEC's Igor Rozenblit has left to launch a business to help managers weather the regulatory storm. Plus: Oakley Capital is setting up shop in Milan and BlackRock has launched a new fund strategy. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Aussie Special Report; BlackRock's wealth tie-up; Clessidra's first closePEI's latest Australia Special Report examines the ways PE firms are navigating its lofty valuations. Plus: BlackRock's private wealth plans have received a shot in the arm and growth equity secondaries pricing is soaring. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
BlackRock eyes at least $100bn of inflows in alts by 2023The asset management giant outlined large opportunities in private wealth, Asia-Pacific and sustainability during its latest investor day.