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A new marketplace offering from Palico could have significant implications for the ability to buy and sell LP interests. Plus: Kentucky is slashing its PE allocation; and Australia's Future Fund is shaking up its leadership. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

The UK's £76 billion Universities Superannuation Scheme is eyeing smaller opportunities as it prioritises managers that can remain disciplined. Plus: LGT Capital Partners reckons this is the first decade in which private equity won't grow; and Rede looks to the Middle East. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

The Canadian pioneer of institutional direct investing is launching a global private equity funds strategy with long-time exec Michael Graham set to retire.

The assets in the process run by the firm formerly known as The Jordan Company 'do not appear to have the ability to generate outsized returns', according to adviser Aon.

Some LPs committing in the later stages of fundraising may find themselves unable to afford the accompanying subscription premiums. Plus: Alaska Permanent writes down some of its private equity portfolio; and Fitch looks to rate NAV loans. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

The $257bn pension has been seeking alternatives to secondaries sales to avoid taking massive discounts in such transactions.

The $258bn US pension wants to know whether a GP's performance is repeatable – something that's often down to the manager's expertise in sector specialisation, according to senior portfolio manager Wes Bradle.

LP documents shed new light on a raft of notable fundraises, including Thoma Bravo and Advent International. Plus: Oregon State Treasury sees private equity as a drag on its performance; and Atomico closes a new fund strategy. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Dealmakers from Blackstone, Bain Capital, Schroders Capital, Oakley Capital and Battery Ventures discuss the current exit environment.

North Carolina is the latest in a string of LPs reviewing their participation, or a lack thereof, in GP-led transactions. Plus: Norway’s Cubera has closed its largest secondaries fund; and PE bankruptcies are causing headaches for compliance officers. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.