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Side Letter: Brookfield's long-hold prep; EQT's €2.7bn; LPs foray into fund financeBrookfield is gearing up for its long-awaited long-hold strategy. Plus: EQT is setting records with its impact fund; and LPs are piling into fund finance. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Virginia Retirement commits $850m to private equityVirginia Retirement System backs four private equity funds.
Side Letter: CIC's action plan; Mitsubishi's new vehicle; Alaska's in-state freezeChina's $1.35 trillion sovereign wealth fund is taking action to reduce carbon emissions, first at home and later in its giant investment portfolio. Plus: Japan has a new buyout fund and Alaska Permanent Fund is cutting back on in-state investing. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: NYC's divestment drive; ex-Mercury exec joins DC; Bain's healthcare reportWelcome back! We trust you enjoyed a restful break. In today's brief, two New York pensions have taken significant action in decarbonising their portfolios. Plus: Bain & Co's annual check-up for private equity healthcare investing. For our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: SVB's APAC custody quandary; PE's wire transfer cyber-threatAsia-Pacific GPs had to consider PE's custody rule when acting to protect LP capital following Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. Plus: why the SVB issue could leave firms more susceptible to cyberattacks. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Greenbriar's bellwether billions; Carlyle's chosen chief; Tikehau's debt CFOIndustrials firm Greenbriar is further evidence that capital remains available for managers below the mega-fund fold. Plus: Carlyle's search for a new chief appears to be over; and Tikehau has raised a collateralised fund obligation. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Dechert's Global PE Outlook; Moonfare's Investor Survey; LPs' net-zero roadmapTwo fresh surveys shed light on how GPs and individual investors are thinking about private equity this year. Plus: a document published by 82 LPs just gave managers a major boost on the road to net zero. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Europe's best PE market for women; Brookfield's 6x return; LACERA's boostIreland has the highest proportion of women in senior investment roles, according to Level 20. Plus: Brookfield's cross-fund transaction delivers for LPs and LACERA wants to co-investments and secondaries. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Apollo to keep Fund X in market longer, citing denominator effectApollo Investment Fund X began pre-marketing in January; its predecessor reached a final close after less than half a year on the fundraising trail.
Virginia Retirement System commits $250m to ApolloVRS has backed Apollo's latest debt vehicle.