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Inside the semi-liquid fund boomRichard Hope, co-head of investments at Hamilton Lane, discusses the cash drag issue that evergreen funds face and why semi-liquids aren't appropriate for every GP, in this episode of PEI's Spotlight podcast.
PEI Awards 2024: Game Changer of the YearHigh-net-worth individuals as a group had more impact on how private equity firms approached capital raising last year than any other development.
Secondaries Awards 2024: EMEA winnersColler Capital misses out on Secondaries Firm of the Year in EMEA to Ardian, which completed deals worth more than $15 billion in total across the US and Europe during the judging period.
Side Letter: LACERS' performance envyLACERS believes private markets could cure what ails its underwhelming returns. Plus: Secondaries musical chairs continue apace with a Jefferies to Moelis move; and Carlyle has a new APAC wealth head. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Rethinking APAC relationshipsAPAC's PE slowdown could prompt some LPs to refresh their regional GP roster. Plus: New research underscores PE's outperformance relative to public markets. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
What makes a good candidate for a single-asset continuation fund?Rob Campbell, head of North America at ICG's Strategic Equity unit, outlines elements for a successful CV when just one asset is involved and why such deals differ from co-investments.
Side Letter: Partners Group's Indian recordPartners Group's Indian IPO is something of a landmark for the country's maturing private equity market. Plus: Partners Group has also named a new COO; and HSBC is dabbling in sub line securitisation. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
How the PE industry evolved in 2024Fundraising sweeteners, increasingly sophisticated approaches to wealth, and an improving deal outlook were among the defining themes of 2024.
Secondaries evergreen funds are sprouting: Story of the YearRecord activity in the secondaries market has led to a surge in semi-liquid vehicles.
Side Letter: LPs seek compliance clarityLPs want GPs to be up front about compliance strengths and weaknesses. Plus: generalist secondaries funds have retained their appeal despite a spike in specialists. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.