Blackstone related stories
All articles and analysis
Montana, Committed Advisors among buyers of latest Taiwanese portfolio saleShin Kong Life's portfolio sale comes just weeks after Cathay Life sold $1.2bn of fund stakes to HarbourVest, as impending regulatory changes prompt insurers to rethink their private markets exposure.
India's buyout scene is growing slowly but surelyAlthough India remains dominated by growth equity, the market is seeing greater appetite for buyouts as GPs and institutional investors seek a more hands-on approach.
Japan takes the lead as APAC dealmaking slumps – Bain & CoJapan was the only market in Asia-Pacific that saw an increase in deal value last year, according to Bain & Co's Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2024.
Blackstone's Gray: 'You want to move before the all-clear sign comes out'Firms will find it tougher to invest once interest rates get cut, says Blackstone's president and chief operating officer in a video interview at NEXUS 2024.
Side Letter: Partners Group's royaltiesPartners Group has launched a new strategy dedicated to private markets royalties. Plus: an exploration of sponsor-led PIPEs; and another Japan fund has reached a close. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Japan’s PE market is a rare bright spot in 2024The country was consistently singled out at PEI Group’s NEXUS event as one of the most exciting places to invest in this year.
Side Letter: Rubenstein on ESGThe Carlyle Group's David Rubenstein says recent backlash won't stop ESG from being an important consideration in private markets investing. Plus: meet the Swiss platform expanding individual access to private markets. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
KKR, Brookfield look set to access China's domestic RMB marketThe two firms have registered fund management businesses with the Asset Management Association of China – a legal requirement for raising capital or investing onshore.
HQ eyes Australia's secondaries market following ex-Ardian hireThe firm has appointed Michael Hu, a former managing director at Ardian, to lead its regional investment and business development activities from its new office in Singapore.
Side Letter: Cathay Life's $1.2bn saleA Taiwan life insurer is selling a $1.2 billion portfolio ahead of regulatory changes. Plus: what the SEC's new ESG rule could mean for private markets; and Inflexion raises a hefty minority fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.