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Platinum’s NYCRS hire is a reminder about why we need strong governanceIt is right to scrutinise the relationship between public pensions and investment managers; the long-term health of the private markets industry will benefit.
Blackstone unfazed by impact of LP cashflow constraints on fundraisingThe issue is most relevant to private equity and the community of US pension plans, president and COO Jonathan Gray says.
Side Letter: Apollo's BlackRock hires; Carlyle's healthcare booster; Norinchukin’s impactApollo Global Management's appointment of three ex-BlackRock executives highlights the rising demand for secondaries talent in today's private equity market. Plus: Carlyle is the latest PE giant to complete a life sciences acquisition and another Japanese LP wants to make a big impact. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Apollo hires three BlackRock MDs to lead PE secondaries buildoutKonnin Tam, Steve Lessar and Veena Isaac were fired by BlackRock Monday morning to pre-empt their departure, just as the firm returned to market with a new secondaries fund.
Japan’s $81bn endowment faces hiring 'challenge' as it targets debut fund commitmentsThe Japan Science and Technology Agency's university endowment will initially rely on gatekeepers until it has enough internal resources to invest directly, PE head Yasuyuki Tomita tells PEI.
KKR builds out cyber-defence capabilities to 'stay ahead of the game'The firm has hired a head of cybersecurity in its value creation team, as it seeks to be on top of one of the biggest risks in the PE industry.
Side Letter: Northern Trust's PE ETF; Hong Kong's SPAC dreams; new BVCA chairNorthern Trust is giving investors access to private equity, ETF-style. Plus: Duke Street exec named BVCA chair and why being a night owl could be the key to a PE career. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Demand rises for tech recruitsFirms need to reach deep into their pockets to attract the best tech talent.
Blackstone’s wealth unit doubles headcount in EuropeThe private equity giant has brought in around 40 staff for its private wealth unit in the last six months, as it seeks to grow to a 300-strong team by year-end.
Four things to know about PAG’s IPO plansThe Asian buyout, credit and real estate giant will use most of its IPO proceeds to seed new strategies, according to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings.