Private Equity
Robert Smith-led Vista has been targeting $600m for its debut debt vehicle.
1 min read · 19 September 2013
The bankrupt bank continues to have an active pool of limited partner interests in private equity funds, which contributed to $1.2bn in distributions last year.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The revelation that an LP commitment to Accel Partners' 2009 fund makes the church an indirect investor in Wonga, a payday loan provider it has publicly criticised, has prompted the church to review its entire portfolio.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The pension system plans to commit $1 billion to private equity and venture capital this year, so far it has committed $472 million.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The system – like many LPs – had strong distribution activity in the second quarter, extending its private equity portfolio’s cash positive streak that has been running since 2011.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
Top quartile GPs outperform public markets, fresh research shows, but when looking at averages across the industry, gross private equity returns are on par with public markets.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The emerging markets specialist, who worked for AIG Investments and its eventual reincarnation PineBridge Investments, left the firm about a year ago.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The sovereign fund has tapped Carlyle for an energy-focused managed account, and has committed up to $1bn to Blackstone for hedge fund-related private equity.
4 min read · 19 September 2013
The departure of Alan MacKay comes as the fund of funds accelerates its restructuring process, paving the way for its business to be split into distinct private equity and infrastructure units.
1 min read · 19 September 2013
The school’s Board of Regents pledged to the global buyout fund that is targeting between €4bn and €5bn.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
