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Side Letter: Moonfare's growth, BlackRock and Temasek's tie-up, Japanese successionThe democratisation of private equity marches on with fundraising platform Moonfare's latest launch. Plus: a veteran of French PE is on the move and succession spurs Japanese dealflow. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Could PE’s up-and-coming managers solve its diversity problem?Seeding and GP-stakes platforms that target diverse managers are a step in the right direction.
Crazily rich Asians: PE courts region’s wealthiest investorsAsia is expected to supplant Europe as world’s second largest UHNWI hub by 2024, a dynamic that has caught the attention of private markets.
Side Letter: BlackRock's Asia build-out; PE's (lack of) diversity; Healthcare's shrinking dealsBlackRock has developed a hearty appetite for Asia-Pacific private markets. Plus: healthcare exits soar and a report exposes the extent of PE's diversity shortcomings. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
BlackRock won’t rule out Asia PE strategy as it piles into regionThe asset management giant wants to nearly double its annual private markets activity across Asia-Pacific, Michael Dennis, head of alternatives for the region, tells PEI.
Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia approves $600m in commitmentsThe Malaysian pension fund has backed three private equity direct/co-investment separate managed account funds.
PEI Awards 2020: Asia-Pacific winnersOne firm won the Large-Cap, Deal, Fundraise, Australasia, Korea and South-East Asia awards this year and came second in India.
Side Letter: Epstein's tax advice to Black, Korean PE indictments – updatedYachts, planes and artwork are among areas Jeffrey Epstein provided tax advice for Leon Black, and a Korean PE dispute involving some of Asia's biggest names appears to have escalated. Plus: UK take-privates on the up. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Long-term funds face a double whammyCompeting sources of capital and a strategy yet to be untested during a downturn pose challenges for long-hold fundraisings.