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Oregon commits to Blackstone separate accountThe Oregon Investment Council made $950m in commitments to Blackstone, Apollo and Lone Star as it continues to be one of the most significant limited partners in the industry.
- The 2013 PEI 300: "Not them again…"
Analysis from PERACS identifies the most likely competitor for firms in the PEI 50 – and it’s not TPG
- Credit Suisse fundraising co-heads to step down
John Robertshaw and Anthony Bowe will step down as co-heads of the bank’s Private Fund Group at the end of the year with successors already in place.
- HKVCA Summit: Fraud in China ‘too hard’ to detect
Discovering fraud in potential investee companies is becoming more difficult, meaning many China GPs are steering clear of take-private deals, delegates heard at the HKVCA China Summit 2013.
- Blackstone’s Dionne steps down
The senior managing director of investor relations is the second member of Blackstone’s investor relations and business development team to step back since April.
- KKR and Blackstone: Don't chase Asia's outsized returns
The two global private equity firms believe a more 'artful' investment approach to Asia is necessary, delegates heard at the FT Asset Management Summit in Hong Kong.
- BC Partners hires former Blackstone exec
The London-based firm, which started searching for a senior partner in the UK in January following the departure of Andrew Newington, has hired former Blackstone executive Matthew Tooth.
- Alaska explores ‘special opportunities’
The sovereign fund has tapped Carlyle for an energy-focused managed account, and has committed up to $1bn to Blackstone for hedge fund-related private equity.
- Blackstone hits $5bn cap on rescue lending fund
The firm, which reported strong earnings in the second quarter, has also raised $3bn for its separately managed accounts business called Tactical Opportunities.
- Blackstone agrees to India buyout
The global private equity firm will take a 98% stake in auto parts maker Agile Electric in a rare control acquisition in India.