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  • Side Letter: PE's lobbying leaders; Advent's $25bn target; Ares' wealth build-out
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 26 October 2021

    Private equity participants are increasingly willing to spend big to influence politics. Plus: Advent is coming back with its next flagship (who isn't?) and Ares is the latest blue-chip to bet big on its private wealth channel. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

  • CVC in talks to sell management company interest to GP stakes firm
    Private Equity News & AnalysisAdam Le- 3 August 2021

    The buyer would join Singapore's GIC and the Kuwait Investment Authority which acquired part of a 10% stake in the buyout stalwart in 2012.

  • Side Letter: Europe's PE rebound; Aussie LP fee cuts; Dyal's NBA buy
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 7 July 2021

    European PE activity has come roaring back to life. Plus: Australia's largest pension is reaping the benefits of a reduction in fees and Dyal has netted its first NBA team. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

  • Side Letter: Sixth Street on the rebound? Covid-19 fund admin; PSP's PE pays off
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 21 June 2021

    Sixth Street steals the ball with San Antonio Spurs deal. Plus: how covid-19 is helping to shape fund admin trends and PSP's pivot to direct investing is paying dividends. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

  • Blue Owl explores Asia expansion with placement agent tie-up
    Private Equity ProfessionalsAlex Lynn- 2 June 2021

    Hong Kong-based Ascentium Group was founded in 2020 by James Lee, former head of Asia distribution at Credit Suisse.

  • GP stakes: Watch where you tread
    Private Equity News & AnalysisRod James and Alex Lynn- 10 May 2021

    The proposed mega-merger between Dyal Capital Partners and Owl Rock suggests criticisms of the GP stakes market could have merit. What are the implications for one of PE’s fastest-growing strategies?

  • Side Letter: KKR's ESG hiring coup; Dyal's LP vote; Ares' second chances
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 6 May 2021

    KKR has hired Blackstone's first global head of ESG. Plus: Dyal LPs have voted on its proposed merger with credit firm Owl Rock, and Bain raises the latest pandemic mega-fund. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

  • Side Letter: BC's IR shake-up; Italian GP stakes; BX fundraiser jumps ship
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 24 March 2021

    One of Europe's largest PE firms is losing an IR veteran mid-fundraise. Plus: a Blackstone fundraiser has taken the now-unusual step of moving from in-house to a placement agent and why real estate could step on PE's toes. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

  • The inherent conflict of GP stakes – updated
    Editor's ViewRod James- 25 February 2021

    The showdown between Dyal and some of its portfolio companies is a headache for LPs, some of whom find themselves enmeshed in a web of conflicts.

  • Side Letter: Carried interest under fire, Dyal's credit conundrum
    Private Equity News & AnalysisPEI Staff- 17 February 2021

    A group of Democrats is pushing for carried interest reform in the US. Plus: Why not all of Dyal's portfolio GPs might be happy about its Owl Rock tie-up; and how NAV facilities transitioned from niche to mainstream. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.