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Side Letter: Emergency exits; Apollo's $25bn target; POBA's new CIO

GPs are seeking greater downside protection amid a more challenging exit environment in China. Plus: Apollo is seeking $25 billion for its latest mega-fund and Korea's POBA has named a new CIO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 14 February 2022

Fubon Life Insurance approves $100m commitment to two LPE PE funds

The Taiwan-based insurance company has backed two of the LPE's PE funds.

1 min read · 14 February 2022

K1 eyes Smarsh, other assets in big GP-led secondaries process

GP-led deals like single-and multi-asset continuation funds have been driving the market since last year, with traditional LP portfolio sales following closely behind.

2 min read · 11 February 2022

TRSL confirms $75m in commitments

The Baton Rouge-based public pension has backed two buyout funds.

1 min read · 11 February 2022

Brookfield looks to grow energy transition business to $200bn

The global transition fund, soon to close at $15bn, will be “just the first fund in what we believe will be a very attractive growth avenue,” Brookfield managing director Natalie Adomait said.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

KKR seeks minority stake sale and GP-led deal for Internet Brands

Several recent single-asset secondaries deals have had their valuations set by earlier minority stake sales.

2 min read · 10 February 2022

Side Letter: SEC has PE in the crosshairs; CalPERS' co-investments; DE&I in action

The SEC is proposing big changes to how the private equity industry operates. Plus: Inside CalPERS' pivot to co-investments and customised accounts and a look at PE's progress when it comes to woman and minority-owned firms in the US. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 10 February 2022

SEC crosses the Rubicon, proposes an outright ban on certain PE practices

The commission proposed rules for the first time that would outright ban certain practices – a move away from its traditional focus on making sure GPs are providing LPs with appropriate disclosure.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

Connecticut confirms $175m in commitments

The US public pension has backed vehicles managed by Hollyport Capital.

1 min read · 10 February 2022

BC’s Svider: ‘If we were to start fundraising today, it would be a different scenario’

The buyout firm gathered €6.9bn for its 11th flagship fund, below its €8.5bn capital raising target.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

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