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Skandia's Winther departs to lead new Wallenberg investment firmStefan Fallgren has taken on responsibilities for the €49bn Swedish insurer's private equity and infrastructure portfolio.
Side Letter: Ares' APAC acquisition; PE's LP-led lurch; Hawaii's hungry for PEAres Management's second acquisition in under three years makes sense for both parties. Plus: LPs seeking liquidity are keeping the secondaries market ticking over; and Hawaii is hungry for (a little) more private equity. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's AI-mplications; IMM's 3.5x exit; MacDonell's London moveConsultancy AlixPartners unwraps the ways in which private equity could be transformed by generative AI. Plus: LP veteran Allen MacDonell has joined a hefty UK institution; and Korea's IMM Private Equity has notched up a strong exit while fundraising. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: China's IPO implications; Platinum's fund milestone; Ham Lane highlightsThe outlook for China IPOs doesn't appear as bleak as one might expect. Plus: US buyout firm Platinum Equity has reached a fundraising milestone and takeaways from Hamilton Lane's earnings. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Fubon Life Insurance partners with AppWorks and Platinum EquityThe Taiwan-based insurance company has backed two private equity funds.
Side Letter: Rainmakers' carry crunch; GP stakes talent tussle; Apollo's aisle-crosserSenior fundraisers have seen a sharp drop in bonuses and carry in what is proving a tough year for many. Plus: The global tussle for GP stakes talent has begun with a coup for Eaton Partners; and Apollo nabs a top public exec. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Impact's biggest fundraisers; NYCRS' new CIO; Eurazeo's €1bn closeKey takeaways from the Impact 30, a newly expanded list of impact investing's biggest fundraisers, courtesy of our colleagues at New Private Markets. Plus: Eurazeo has collected €1 billion to back French SMEs and NYCRS has a new CIO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's antitrust anxiety; Why experience matters; Xen's HK hireUS regulators are putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to targeting private equity. Plus: Why experienced managers are more important than ever; and fundraising platform Xen has hired a former HQ Capital exec. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
The Nordic 'thought leader' LP that's sceptical of GPs going publicSwedish insurer Skandia Asset Management doesn't just go with the flow. Its head of private equity and infrastructure, Daniel Winther, discusses his bearish outlook on of continuation funds, sponsors listing and ESG targets.
Platinum’s NYCRS hire is a reminder about why we need strong governanceIt is right to scrutinise the relationship between public pensions and investment managers; the long-term health of the private markets industry will benefit.