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CVC closes Asia fund on $3.5bnThe fund, which came to market last June, has exceeded its $3bn target.
LPs to increase exposure to emerging markets despite volatility - surveyDespite recent volatility in some regions, LPs view emerging markets as a key part of their private equity portfolios, according to a new survey by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association. LPs plan to increase exposure to emerging markets over the next two years, especially in regions like Latin America and Southeast Asia, says EMPEA’s Global Limited Partners Survey 2014. EMPEA also announced the launch of its Limited Partners Council to help guide its research and educational offerings. Members include Pierre Fortier of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Jesus Arguelles of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
LPs to increase exposure to emerging markets despite volatility: SurveyDespite recent volatility in some developing regions, limited partner investors view emerging markets as an essential part of their private equity portfolios, according to a new survey by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association.
- LPs plan to increase exposure to emerging markets despite volatility: Survey
Despite recent volatility in some developing regions, limited partner investors view emerging markets as an essential part of their private equity portfolios, according to a new survey by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association.
BAML Capital Access: friend to the underservedSome people have the good fortune to spend their careers turning that most cynical of chestnuts — ”life is not fair” — on its head.
- LPs continue to back China funds(2)
Despite the PRC's slowing growth, China private equity funds remain popular with investors and are still the first port of call in Asia for North American LPs, industry sources say.
- Cinven hits €5bn target(2)
Managing partner Hugh Langmuir says the firm benefited from manager consolidation as many existing LPs increased their commitments.
- Ramius hires vice chairman of new business and product development
Cowen Group's investment unit Ramius has named Jacob Walthour as vice chairman of new business and product development. Previously, Walthour worked at Cliffwater LLC, where he served as managing director of the client services and portfolio construction team.
Big pension PE portfolios have room to growThe rally in the U.S. equities market last year means that the largest U.S. public pension funds have room to grow their private equity portfolios, according to an analysis by Buyouts.
- LP Scorecard: Searchlight, Hony score biggest jumps in investment multiple for NY State
Searchlight Capital, the buyout firm launched by former KKR and Apollo Global executives, posted the greatest year-on-year multiple increase for the $159 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund, according to a comparison of performance data for the period March 2012 to March 2013. The data compares some 197 buyout-related vintages ranging from as far back as 1987 to as young as 2011.