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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: Carry tax winnersIt's MLK Day in the US today so we have a slightly truncated Side Letter for readers: the winners from Britain's carry tax increase; a $10bn family office seeks "boring" investments; and Aussie superfund Hostplus has a new deputy CIO. 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.
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: Is Partners Group a contrarian?Partners Group's decision to launch a Hong Kong office signals its conviction in a market that has given some investors pause. Plus: why the SEC drama isn't over yet; and more climate capital enters the fray. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Vista's continuation fundThere's a potential whale of a deal in the single-asset continuation fund market. Plus: LP scrutiny is giving fund lawyers more work (and slowing down fundraises); and a Saudi healthcare specialist reaches final close. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Rede's impact whitepaper; Barclays' Moonfare hire; L Catterton's GP stake saleA sneak preview of Rede's latest LP survey. Plus: Barclays Private Bank has tapped Moonfare for its private markets team and L Catterton has parted with a GP stake. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: PE's branding bother; Investcorp's Japan entry; Apex's ESG platformPE's inroads to the individual investor community may be hindered by a lack of brand recognition. Plus: Investcorp has set up shop in Japan; and the ESG benchmarking challenge just got a little easier. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.