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Navis: Interest in SE Asia at ‘all-time high’The impending free trade agreements in the ASEAN region have significantly broadened private equity opportunities, according to Nicholas Bloy, co-founder of Navis Capital.
- Private Equity Foundation to merge with Impetus
The industry-backed charity is joining forces with venture philanthropy group Impetus Trust, in a bid to 'massively scale up' their impact.
- Texas Teachers forms relationship with Silver Lake
The retirement system made its debut commitment to Silver Lake, allocating $150m to Fund IV – part of a total $1bn in combined alternative investment pledges made in the fourth quarter.
- LGT wins £280m mandate from UK pension fund
The mandate is another example of institutional investors opting for a separate account that invests across asset classes.
- Report: Cerberus in $1.7bn Japan exit
The US-based private equity firm has sold its stake in Aozora Bank in one of the country's largest private equity exits in recent years.
- 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.
- Cogent opens San Francisco office
Recently promoted director Andy Nick will lead the private equity investment bank’s West Coast office.
- KKR taps McKinsey executive for Brazil
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts’ new office in São Paulo will be led by Jorge Fergie, who worked on the private equity team at McKinsey & Company.
- Post Oak plans Fund II launch by year end
The Houston-based firm has invested roughly 50% of its debut fund and expects to be fully committed in the next six to nine months, says managing director Frost Cochran.
- The new spin in private equity access: Strategic accounts
Separately managed accounts, which have become much more visible in the industry recently, are helping to set new standards in the GP/LP relationship, writes Tara Blackburn of Hamilton Lane.