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Side Letter: Carry tax winnersIt's MLK Day in the US today so we have a slightly truncated Side Letter for readers: the winners from Britain's carry tax increase; a $10bn family office seeks "boring" investments; and Aussie superfund Hostplus has a new deputy CIO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: An SEC private funds U-turn?The SEC, a recent private funds sceptic, could attempt to unlock retail access to private markets. Plus: a new entrant to The 70% Club; and women-led VC firms have been disproportionately impacted by a fundraising slowdown. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: LP co-invest restrictionsCFOs say GPs should be thinking about their co-investors' needs and restrictions when it comes to post-deal leverage. Plus: EQT's APAC unit is seeking up to $14.5 billion for its next flagship; and Apollo has set up shop in Seoul. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Ardian's record-breaker?Ardian expects to hold the final close on its multibillion mega-fund this year. Plus: Partners Group has tapped an APAC fundraising veteran to co-lead its regional business; and why JPMorgan Asset Management is keeping its appetite small. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: The importance of GP disciplineThe UK's £76 billion Universities Superannuation Scheme is eyeing smaller opportunities as it prioritises managers that can remain disciplined. Plus: LGT Capital Partners reckons this is the first decade in which private equity won't grow; and Rede looks to the Middle East. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Carry tax clarityWhat constitutes capital at risk when it comes to CGT treatment of carry? Plus: Why sector specialists might survive PE's consolidation craze and HarbourVest raises a secondaries giant. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: This PE strategy rose 90% last yearFundraising for healthcare vehicles almost doubled last year and our latest special report examines where the money will be spent. Plus: LP portfolio management on the up and Temasek subsidiary's credit move. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: CalPERS' labour concernsThe largest US public pension is cutting commitments to GPs with concerning labour practices in their portfolio. Plus: General Atlantic is raising another growth flagship; and Lincoln International checks the health of Europe's mid-market. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: HKVCA takeawaysDispatches from the Hong Kong Venture Capital & Private Equity Association's Greater China Private Equity Summit this morning. Plus: Thailand's pension giant is pushing further into PE. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: How to communicate with LPsSpeakers at PEI Group's Investor Relations, Marketing & Communications Forum last week shared their tips for reaching out to LPs. Plus: Willis Towers Watson plans to launch its first pooled PE fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.