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Side Letter: Introducing Private TakeThe latest issue of Private Equity International magazine is out, including a new feature; a survey of DC pension funds in the UK finds low appetite for enforced local investing; an ex-Investcorp exec's firm says it has raised $3bn for tech and growth deals.
Side Letter: Playing defenceIn today's edition, LPs are seeking reassurances over defence exits; ChatGPT creator OpenAI says GPs are among its busiest users; A European buyout shop hits its hard-cap.
Side Letter: More bang; less buck?Side Letter's 2025 quizmasters revealed; could a volatile start to 2026 hint at another shaky year for private equity activity?; Korea's sovereign wealth fund spies opportunity overseas.
Side Letter: Cash off the tableIn today's edition, GPs are being urged to take cash off the table early; Why Oklahoma is a must-visit for IR professionals; Defaults are on the (marginal) decline.
Side Letter: 'It ends badly'NYC's (now) former CIO issues a scathing response to the ongoing 'democratisation' of private markets. Plus: AI disruption risk is leading to broken auctions and Hong Kong's wealth community is hungry for alts. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Sustainability resetWe dig deep into what some are calling “a great re-underwrite”. Plus: Hg's new leadership; and how the US government shutdown might impact the PE's distribution drought. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: 'Naive' alts allocationsGIC and JPMAM propose a radical new approach to alternatives portfolio construction. Plus: Brookfield is back with its next flagship; and an Asian pension giant wants more secondaries exposure. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: IPEM talking pointsDispatches from IPEM in Paris last week. Plus: a UK foundation is losing its private markets director; and secondaries continues to gain ground among family offices. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: 'Dumb money'A potential influx of 'dumb money' has ruffled feathers among some existing LPs. Plus: A look at how tariffs disrupted H1 investment values; and a $43 billion pension is doubling down on private equity. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.