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- First-time funds to watch
A look at some of the groups limited partners have been buzzing about
- PAG raises $900m for Asian distressed assets
As distressed investment managers around the globe prepare for opportunities in the sinking markets, PAG has closed its first-ever distressed fund for Asian assets from distressed sellers.
- AXA spin-out likely to keep management in control
AXA has hired Credit Suisse to explore a sale of its private equity arm, which could lead to a management buyout allowing the division's CEO, Dominique Senequier, to retain control.
- Actis partner to join Providence
Providence Equity Partners has hired Tao Sun to head its China investments.
- TPG forms first-ever distressed fund
The firm is targeting $1.5bn to invest in non-performing loans and distressed-for-control situations. The fund will be run by former Goldman executive Alan Waxman.
- Russia appoints PE heavyweights to $10bn fund board
On the heels of hiring its investment staff, the $10bn Russian government-backed vehicle has named several private equity heavyweights to its board in preparation for its first investment.
- Blackstone hires Carlyle MD
Carlyle has lost Shanghai-based managing director Yi Luo to Blackstone. It's not clear if Carlyle will replace Luo.
- TPG buys into Indonesian fund manager
The US firm has reportedly taken a 10-20% stake in Indonesian firm Northstar, echoing its original approach to Asia via Newbridge Capital, an affiliate it later subsumed.
- Head of PE lobbying group 'steps aside'
Doug Lowenstein will relinquish his CEO role at the Private Equity Growth Capital Council.