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Blackstone has $82.1 billion in dry powder for new deals

<p> <span>Global alternative asset manager confirms its strong commitment to private equity and says it is continuing to grow its PE investor base</span></p> <p><span></span></p>

3 min read · 16 July 2015

Carlyle Group appoints new operations exec

<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The global private equity group has hired former Goldman Sachs special situations director to bolster its US middle market operations capabilities.</span></p>

1 min read · 16 July 2015

Former Bain Ventures, Spectrum execs target $350 mln for debut

Silversmith Capital Partners set a $350 million target for its debut private equity fund, sources familiar with the firm told Buyouts.

2 min read · 15 July 2015

Snapshot: PEGCC&#039;s Bronwyn Bailey on ESG

<p> <span>PEI talks to </span>Bronwyn Bailey, head of research for the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, about key environmental, social and governance issues. </p>

4 min read · 15 July 2015

OMERS shoots for 90% direct deals

The fund is willing pay the prevailing high prices to secure the right assets, OMERS PE head of Europe tells PEI.

3 min read · 15 July 2015

Dyal Capital invests in Vista Equity Partners

<p> The Neuberger Berman investment unit has acquired a stake in a second private equity sponsor.</p>

2 min read · 15 July 2015

Clinton takes aim at carried interest, shadow banking

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took aim at carried interest and shadow banking in her first major economic policy speech of the 2016 campaign.

2 min read · 14 July 2015

PE generates weakest return for CalPERS in 4 years

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s private equity portfolio is poised to notch its lowest annual return in four years, according to preliminary earnings released by the $301 billion pension system.

2 min read · 14 July 2015

South Dakota backs Blackstone VII with $100m

<p> The South Dakota Investment Council maintains its commitment to Blackstone’s private equity funds. </p> <p> </p>

1 min read · 14 July 2015

CalPERS reports 8.9% annual PE returns

The asset class underperformed its benchmark by 221bps.

2 min read · 14 July 2015

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