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CPPIB private equity grows 2.8%The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s entire portfolio generated a 1.1% return during the first quarter of the fiscal year, a ‘relatively turbulent’ period, says CPPIB president and CEO Mark Wiseman.
- Ares and CPPIB acquire Neiman Marcus for $6bn
TPG and Warburg Pincus are exiting the luxury retail company, which reportedly came close to being floated rather than sold.
- CPPIB is the world's biggest PE fund investor
The Canadian pension system has topped the LP50 – PEI's exclusive new ranking of the world's most prolific private equity fund investors – after committing almost $4bn in a single 12-month period.
- Canada: Not just the 51st state
Private equity activity in Canada has slowed down in 2013 – but the country’s GPs and LPs are still well-capitalised and actively targeting opportunities both at home and abroad.
- Privately Speaking: Frank Tang of FountainVest Partners
FountainVest raised $1.35bn for its second China fund in eight months, despite its relative youth and lack of track record. Drew Wilson met with CEO and managing partner Frank Tang to find out what this tells us about the firm – and about the maturing private equity landscape in China.
- Secondaries: The year of the seller?
Secondary market deal activity declined dramatically in the first half of 2013, amid strong public markets. Secondary buyers have been waiting for the floodgates to burst open.
- Dear: Winning war for talent is crucial
To compete with private sector pay, public institutions may have to focus on hiring people who buy into the organisation's social purpose, according to CalPERS CIO Joe Dear.
- Friday Letter: Everybody loves infrastructure
And there is growing evidence that the love is justified.
- Friday Letter Candian envy
The proposed $5.2bn IMS Health buyout is interesting for more than its size – it looks like the kind of deal that most large LPs wish they could do.
- Ontario Teachers to open Hong Kong office
OTPP, the Canadian pension fund, has revealed it will establish an office in Hong Kong from 2013, as North American LPs ramp up their Asia capabilities.