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CPPIB investment chief steps downThe Canadian pension plan has launched a search for Don Raymond’s replacement.
- CPPIB hires former Doughty Hanson exec
The C$193bn pension has hired Mark Corbidge, Doughty Hanson’s former co-head of private equity.
- Anchor Equity closes debut Korea fund on $500m
The Korea-focused firm formed last year by Goldman vets has closed its maiden vehicle on the target amount after about one year in the market.
- CPPIB teams with KKR and Stone Point on debt
CPPIB will commit $50m to MerchCap Solutions, a joint venture with KKR and Stone Point Capital, and has additionally earmarked up to $2bn for investments in mid-market debt transactions.
- HM Capital spin-out gets CPPIB support
Kainos Capital, targeting $400m, received hefty backing from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which committed more than $100m to Fund I and is also helping Kainos become an independent firm.
- CPPIB grows private equity and debt holdings
The Canadian pension increased the size of its private equity portfolio for the 13th time in the past 14 quarters and now has about 17% of its $173bn total assets invested in private equity.
- Park Hill hires Coller exec for restructurings
Andrew Caspersen will focus on the growing need of GPs to restructure aging funds that are approaching the end of their lives.
- HM Capital energy team spins out
Two energy executives from HM Capital, Jason Downie and Edward Herring, have formed a new firm with the help of Landmark Partners that will manage existing energy investments.
- CPPIB’s Wiseman argues for long-term investing
The president and CEO of the Canadian pension giant argued for the need for long-term thinking when investing in real estate, as well as other alternative assets, in an address to the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce.
- New lease of life
Park Hill recently hired an executive to focus specifically on helping GPs restructure older funds – a niche area that is becoming increasingly important.