PGGM related stories
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Five Minutes with Eric-Jan VinkEric-Jan Vink last year became head of private equity at PGGM, the pension fund service provider for Dutch healthcare and social service workers. He talks to PEI about PGGM's activities and strategy.
- First-time funds: Americas
In an era where investors are increasingly focused on experience and track record, it’s arguably never been harder to raise a debut fund. Yet some groups are managing to buck the trend.
- First-time funds: Europe
In an era where investors are increasingly focused on experience and track record, it’s arguably never been harder to raise a debut fund. Yet some groups are managing to buck the trend.
- APG hires another AlpInvest executive
The Dutch pension administrator continues to reconnect with talent like Megan Bethke from its former private equity operation AlpInvest.
- LPs seek more internal expertise
LPs tend to believe in building internal investment knowhow, but retaining professionals can be a challenge, CIC told delegates at the FT Asset Management Summit.
- Carlyle buys remainder of AlpInvest
The Washington, DC-based firm is set to acquire the 40% of the fund of funds it didn't already own.
- Dutch bonus cap could pressure GPs
Plans by the Dutch government to cap variable pay at financial institutions at 20% could result in additional pressure on pension funds and GPs to comply with these regulations as well, industry sources warn.
- PGGM hires former Permira exec
The Dutch pension administrator has expanded its private equity team with the appointment of Wouter Snoeijers as a director, private equity.
- Former Swiss Re executive Lemle joins AlpInvest
Eduard Lemle spent time overseeing North American private equity at Swiss Re Private Equity Partners and started his career at Allianz Private Equity Partners.
- Friday Letter The AlpInvest sale and the fundraising crunch
The Carlyle Group’s acquisition of massive LP AlpInvest will free up the fund of funds’ pension owners to expand their private equity capabilities. What does that mean for fundraising in the future?