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Side Letter: Tariff, or not tariff?Tariffs are infusing multiple layers of uncertainty into valuations, which could delay deal activity and prolong holding periods. Plus: OTPP will bid Hong Kong adieu; and Oakley Capital hits its hard-cap. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: How risky is NAV financing?A new white paper looks to dispel fears that NAV loans represent an excessive level of leverage for buyout funds. Plus: an Italian PE firm breaks records; and a California pension is hungry for buyouts. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only
Side Letter: LACERS' performance envyLACERS believes private markets could cure what ails its underwhelming returns. Plus: Secondaries musical chairs continue apace with a Jefferies to Moelis move; and Carlyle has a new APAC wealth head. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: The dreaded 'E' wordNot every manager appears to share the belief that exits will recover in the near term. Plus: The Mastercard Foundation has become the industry's newest secondaries buyer; and a Maryland pension giant is concerned about the climate. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: KKR's $13bn monetisation haulKKR has seen a 60 percent uptick in monetisation activity this year as exit conditions improve. Plus: Why secondaries evergreen funds are changing buyer behaviour. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
SamCERA commits $20m to private equitySan Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association announced a new PE commitment at their September board meeting.
Side Letter: QIA's APAC expansionThe $445 billion QIA is massively expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint to capture private equity opportunities in the region. Plus: why some experts believe concerns over NAV loans have been blown out of proportion. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Pluralsight's PE/PD implicationsThe high-profile Pluralsight restructuring highlights the changing relationship between private equity sponsor and private credit manager. Plus: the Australian regulator appears to be taking a leaf out of the SEC's book. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: HNWI sellersMore HNWIs are using secondaries to manage their private markets portfolios. Plus: the secondaries market had a record first half; and why Blackstone's Jon Gray seems unfazed by the US election. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's 'new normal' for exitsFar from being a quick fix for cash-starved LPs, GP-led processes could soon develop into a much more viable exit route in their own right. Plus: how to raise capital from Indian family offices. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.