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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: '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.
Investor Intentions: MCERA approves new private equity pacing planMarin County Employees' Retirement Association seeks to commit $120m in 2026.
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: '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.
Side Letter: Deal allocation aggroCould LP concerns over evergreen deal allocations be further exacerbated by 401(k) inflows? Plus: Moelis taps Jefferies for another secondaries hire; and consolidation is afoot in Italy. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: GPIF's upwards trajectoryThe world's largest public pension has seen its private equity portfolio grow by more than $1 billion. Plus: an influx of new lenders is driving down the cost of NAV loans. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Ardian on geopoliticsArdian says Asian investors are keen to invest more in Europe as a result of the US tariffs. Plus: CalPERS' PE performance, and a €700 million debut fundraise. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.