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CalPERS' transparency comes back to bite itThe openness about its private equity directs strategy created a competitor for the pension, according to consultant Wilshire, which also spoke to the board about information management.
Blackstone collects $26bn for biggest ever private equity fundBlackstone Capital Partners VIII has eclipsed Apollo Global Management's ninth flagship fund to claim the title.
Vista Equity Partners raises $16bnThe San Francisco-based investment firm closed its seventh buyout technology fund.
Side Letter: Permira surpasses €10bn, risk in secondaries, tapping HNWIsThe UK is in political turmoil but one of its biggest private equity firms is having no problems raising capital. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: KKR's impact, European deal drop, pensions' alts updateKKR taps wealthy individuals for impact raise; European deal values drop in H1; biggest secondaries firms visualised. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
World’s largest pensions hold alts exposure steady – reportThe world’s 20 largest sovereign and public pension funds allocated 22% of their assets to alternatives and cash last year, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Side Letter: Lessons from Schwarzman, Microsoft family office eyes Asia, PEI cocktailsOn the beach and itching for a great summer read? Steve Schwarzman has just the book for you. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: CalPERS' press leaks, PE and RE mix, entry multiples stay highIn summer, many industry professionals enjoy relaxing at a picnic – including the president of CalPERS' board, who has been captured discussing the pension's latest PE strategy. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE model questioned, Korea's NPS misses target, UK pension woesIs private equity really a superior model of ownership? Two Oxford academics think potentially not. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Investcorp eyes Japan, CalPERS' discretion, Brexit bright spotInvestcorp appears to be the next global asset manager with its eye on the world's third-largest economy. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.