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Blackstone’s private equity returns fall in second quarterThe asset manager still expects to cross $100bn in total capital inflows in 2019, having already raised $64bn so far this year.
Side Letter: Blackstone's $11bn haul, CVC's long-term close, Providence eyes EuropeWe have a flurry of fund closes to report this morning, not least from Blackstone, which has raised the largest-ever pool of capital for secondaries. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
CVC raises €4.6bn for second long-term fundThe final close of Strategic Opportunities II comes amid increased appetite for long-term vehicles.
Warburg Pincus’s Joseph Landy to step downThe co-CEO has led the firm alongside Charles Kaye since 2000, growing its assets more than fourfold while remaining a pure-play private equity player.
Side Letter: Secondaries market surprises, Natixis's returns, mega funds update3i, Coller Capital and Bowmark execs ran around a park last week to raise money for charity. Who was the fastest? Find out below in today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
10 largest funds in market target $137bnBlackstone's Capital Partners VIII heads a list including Ardian, Vista and Shanghai International Group.
WSIB’s Bruebaker: ‘You never want to waste a good crisis’Gary Bruebaker steered the pension system through the financial crisis to build out a robust private equity programme.
Private equity bets big on India despite election slumpFewer deals are being done, but more capital is being deployed, according to data from Grant Thornton.
Five ways Alaska Permanent will boost its Asia exposureThe $65bn fund is underweight the region and is looking at China, Indonesia and pan-Asian funds, according to senior portfolio manager Yup Kim.
Side Letter: Most adventurous LPs, Abraaj exec pleads guilty, OpEx awards votingWho are the most adventurous LPs in PE, the ones working tirelessly to find and back emerging managers and niche strategies? Presenting the eight LPs you need to know in today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.