Private Equity

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All eyes on Feeney's replacement at PE's biggest investor

Whoever assumes the role of head of private equity at CPP Investments will oversee an asset class that has been one of the biggest contributors to the pension’s net income in recent years.

2 min read · 24 June 2021

The inflationary risk test for private equity is just around the corner

Private equity firms believe they're well-positioned to navigate a rise in costs and interest rates, as our report found this week.

2 min read · 17 June 2021

Something cool is going on in the state of Denmark

ATP, the €129bn Danish pension, is the latest institutional investor to launch a long-hold strategy. It won't be the last.

3 min read · 10 June 2021

Why 2021's PEI 300 is more relevant than ever

The industry continued to raise capital during the pandemic, contributing to our biggest-ever ranking.

2 min read · 03 June 2021

Secondaries and beating the J-curve: Just a myth

Research has found that secondaries may not be the J-curve mitigator it’s often touted to be. Does it matter?

3 min read · 27 May 2021

ESG: An increasingly critical value-creation lever

As sustainability concerns affect consumer behaviours, aligning portfolio companies with future trends is an opportunity to create value.

3 min read · 20 May 2021

Why the private equity model needs to evolve – here’s why it won’t, for now

GPs will do well to heed calls for the PE industry to adapt to the shifting needs of institutional investors sooner rather than later.

3 min read · 13 May 2021

What makes for a future leader in private equity?

The career paths of the young professionals in this year’s Future 40 list are as varied as their achievements, but their potential to lead the industry forward in a time of flux is a shared trait.

3 min read · 06 May 2021

Growing beyond buyouts

Fundraising is poised to set new records as private equity firms branch out from buyouts to strategies such as secondaries and growth investing.

2 min read · 29 April 2021

Private equity has a penchant for holding onto winners – and it's paying off

Data released this week show the average hold period for PE assets is at a record high, underscoring a wider trend that's appearing in various forms across the industry.

2 min read · 22 April 2021

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