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Side Letter: NY's private markets cap; Apollo's Japan chair; GLP's VC fund close

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a restful break. Since our last update, New York's public pension giants have been given the green light to push deeper into private markets. Plus: Apollo has named a chair for its Japan business; and private equity is entering a crypto winter. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

3 min read · 03 January 2023

Fubon Life approves $129m in commitments

The Taiwan-based insurance company has backed two private equity funds.

1 min read · 03 January 2023

Private equity finds itself in the SEC's spotlight: Story of the Year

Proposed changes to the way private markets operate were met with concern about unintended consequences.

3 min read · 03 January 2023

2022's biggest people moves: Story of the Year

GP and LPs, including the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and Alaska Permanent Fund, have contended with staff turnover at a time of congested fundraising and market uncertainty.

4 min read · 29 December 2022

LPs inform themselves on valuations as uncertainty stalls dealmaking: Story of the Year

Private equity managers expect longer holds for some of their portfolio companies as investors run the rule across portfolio valuations.

4 min read · 28 December 2022

PE's democratisation marches on: Story of the Year

Several of PE's largest firms have made real strides in expanding access this year, though questions remain over whether individual investors are being adequately educated.

3 min read · 27 December 2022

PE battles the higher interest rate environment: Story of the Year

The cost of borrowing became more expensive in 2022, resulting in both challenges and opportunities for the industry.

3 min read · 26 December 2022

Ventura County earns LPAC seat for distressed debt fund

LPAC seats offer systems many advantages – if they can obtain one.

2 min read · 23 December 2022

A theory in search of evidence in mainstream PE reporting

The LP/GP relationship is one of constant flux and balance. Returns are the big factor (kind of like money issues in a marriage), but other characteristics contribute to the strength or weakness of a PE relationship.

3 min read · 23 December 2022

Glass Lewis owner Peloton Capital returns to market with sophomore fund

In a statement issued this week, the firm said it had secured nearly two-thirds of PCM Fund II's target in a first closing.

3 min read · 22 December 2022

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