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What do LPs really think of continuation funds?

Investors including Alaska Permanent, Caisse des Dépôts, Skandia, New York City Retirement Systems and TRS Texas share their views on how this market can be improved and how they are positioning themselves to take advantage of CVs.

10 min read · 02 September 2024

The appeal of securitisations

Florida State Board of Administration believes securitisations could be a better option than selling fund stakes if LPs must take massive discounts.

3 min read · 02 September 2024

Three key trends in AI and private equity

More GPs, LPs and portfolio companies are turning to advanced technologies, but some issues still need to be ironed out.

6 min read · 02 September 2024

Will AI introduce new tools to the LP trade?

LPs are exploring the use of advanced technologies such as AI to enhance workflows and aid investment decisions, but the human element remains key.

5 min read · 02 September 2024

The changes LPs want to see in continuation funds

Our upcoming special report on the secondaries market shows the future looks bright for this burgeoning asset class – though investors have a list of improvements they’d like to see.

3 min read · 29 August 2024

LPs foot the bill for 'last mile’ legal costs in fund stake transfers

Transfer agreements are seen as a $100,000 'copy & paste job' by some and 'complex legal contracts' that law firms are losing money on by others.

7 min read · 29 August 2024

MassPRIM reaps fee savings from $2bn co-invest programme

The $105bn system's co-investment programme now makes up just over 10% of its private equity portfolio.

2 min read · 28 August 2024

India’s regulator guards against drawdown delays with new fund finance guidelines

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's latest guidelines are expected to help clarify grey areas in domestic borrowing practices, though uncertainties remain around subscription credit line usage.

3 min read · 27 August 2024

Texas Municipal looks to scale co-investments with trio of senior hires

The new joiners, including ex-CDPQ senior director Philip Hunter O’Brien, will operate from the $41bn system’s Austin headquarters, CIO Yup Kim tells PEI.

3 min read · 26 August 2024

ERS Texas sets pacing for FY 2025, precedent for use of continuation funds

The decision comes as part of ERS Texas’ continued commitment to the private equity asset class, bumping its fiscal year 2024 target up $50m from last year’s $600m targeted commitment.

3 min read · 26 August 2024

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