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Japan’s Chikyoren sets 5% ceiling for alternativesThe Japanese pension fund could invest over $9bn in private equity, real estate and infrastructure, following the lead of pension giant the Government Pension Investment Fund.
- Japan’s Chikyoren kickstarts PE manager selection
The $185bn pension fund has issued a call for applications for domestic and overseas private equity fund managers.
- Japan corporate pensions set sights on alternatives
Fund of funds and secondaries prove most popular strategy choices.
- Taiwan pension ramps up alternatives exposure
Taiwan’s largest pension plans to nearly double its allocation to foreign alternatives to $7.4 bn by the end of 2016 to achieve higher returns and to diversify its portfolio.
- August Equity offloads funeral business to Montagu
The sale comes as the firm continues to raise its fourth fund, targeting £200m.
- August Equity returns to market with Fund IV - Exclusive
The firm has added ex-Bridgepoint dealmaker Tim Thomas to its investment bench as it seeks commitments to its latest vehicle.
- Japan Post Bank establishes private equity arm
The new division will focus mainly on global buyout opportunities, Nakamura told Private Equity International.
- Japanese corporate pension funds up PE allocations – study
Japanese corporate pension funds are set to increase their allocation to private equity, according to Tokyo-based global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management Akira Kunikyo. Allocations are expected to be targeted at local funds.
- Female PE execs look to close gender gap
Newly launched industry group Level 20 is hoping to boost the percentage of European women in senior private equity roles fourfold in the next five years.
- Chart of the Week: Funds targeting BRIC
With still a month to go till the end of Q2, already 57.9 percent of last year's BRIC fundraising total has been raised in 2014.