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Some GPs see no need to offer status quo in secondary processes

This so-called 'status quo' option has gone a long way in helping get LPs comfortable with GP-led liquidity processes.

4 min read · 18 December 2020

BayPine, co-led by Silver Lake founder, assembles powerhouse team for Fund I

BayPine Capital Partners Fund I was launched this month to deploy the Boston emerging manager's strategy of investing in tech disruption of traditional industries.

3 min read · 18 December 2020

Wisconsin approves hike to private equity and debt target

The $116.4bn pension could get the actual allocation up to 11pct by the end of 2021.

2 min read · 18 December 2020

LACERA approves changes to private equity programme

The US public pension plans to increase capital deployment to co-investments and secondaries.

1 min read · 18 December 2020

John Wolak to step back at Morgan Stanley as part of planned succession

Neha Champaneria Markle will oversee the group that focuses on primary fund investing, co-investing and impact-oriented strategies.

1 min read · 18 December 2020

SWIB approves $514m in commitments

The US public pension has backed eight private equity funds.

1 min read · 17 December 2020

PODCAST: So you’re thinking of spinning out?

From best practices for leaving your existing firm to top tips on how to approach LPs, Carlo Pirzio-Biroli, managing partner of Glendower Capital, shares his thoughts in this 17-minute podcast.

1 min read · 17 December 2020

Side Letter: KKR's 2021 macro view, LACERA stresses the 'S' in ESG

It looks like sustainability (in various forms) will be a big winner from the global pandemic. Investors will be less tolerant of managers who don't consider their wider impact, while governments' fiscal looseness will provide an ESG boost, notes KKR's asset allocation chief Henry McVey. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

4 min read · 17 December 2020

Story of the Year: A tale of two fundraises

Capital has been soaked up by private equity mega-funds this year as travel restrictions hinder LPs’ ability to form new GP relationships during the pandemic.

3 min read · 17 December 2020

Story of the Year: CalPERS investment chief stuns with resignation

Ben Meng stepped down from his post in August, only weeks after announcing a long-term plan to introduce more leverage and push further into private equity and private debt.

2 min read · 17 December 2020

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