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L Capital Asia blows through targetThe private equity firm has made a first and final close on its $950m hard cap six months after launch, raising what is possibly the region's largest sector fund ever.
- Former UBS head joins SVG board
The appointment of David Robins, currently chairman of broker Oriel Securities, comes as the fund of funds starts to diversify its private equity investments.
- 3i seals €275m refinancing for Dutch retailer
The dividend recap is the latest example of GPs taking advantage of improved credit conditions.
- Excellere eyes healthy return from medical supplier
The Denver-based firm will sell medication packaging company MTS for $156m three years after taking the business private for $47m, including debt.
- Dear: Winning war for talent is crucial
To compete with private sector pay, public institutions may have to focus on hiring people who buy into the organisation's social purpose, according to CalPERS CIO Joe Dear.
- FountainVest hits $1.35bn hard-cap
The Greater China-focused private equity fund has closed its second fund, exceeding its original $1.25bn target.
- Akina hits €174m for first close
The Lombard Odier spinout is targeting €720 million for its Euro Choice V fund that will make primary and secondary fund investments in Europe’s mid-market.
- CalPERS fills out senior private equity roles
The system has promoted Scott Jacobsen to a senior portfolio manager position in the private equity group, filling all senior level vacancies left after the departures of Joncarlo Mark and Mike Dutton last year.
- Baring Vostok reaches $1.15bn hard cap
The Moscow-based firm attracted a total of $1.5 billion when a sidecar fund is factored in, the largest amount of private equity capital ever raised in Russia.
- Indiana to pare down portfolio
The state’s $25bn Public Retirement System is offloading more than $800m-worth of fund commitments as part of a portfolio ‘clean up’.