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CDC Group appoints new COO

CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution, has appointed Colin Buckley as its chief operating officer with a remit to implement its revised strategy.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

German firms enjoy lightning fundraises

Deutsche Beteiligungs and Equity Capital Management have each held closes for their latest Germany-focused funds, having garnered a combined €681m in commitments.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Florida pledges $700m to private equity

The $122.5bn pension system has committed to Ares Management, Warburg Pincus, RCP Advisors, AXA PE and Crescent Capital as it works to deploy $6bn over the next three years.

1 min read · 17 January 2013

Activist shareholder joins listed fund board

Swiss listed fund of funds group Private Equity Holding has elected a representative from activist investor Mantra Investissement to its board and vowed to continue its distribution policy.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Ohio Police & Fire bets on Advent

The Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund committed $35m to Advent’s seventh flagship fund, which will target investments in North America and Europe.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

San Bernardino rescinds Apollo commitment

Citing contractual issues, the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association’s board rescinded the $25m commitment to Apollo European Principal Finance Fund II it had approved in January.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Oregon commits to ultra LP-friendly fund

Public Pension Capital, launched by two former KKR executives, is offering ILPA-like terms on its debut fund, including giving LPs authority over the budget-based management fee.

3 min read · 17 January 2013

Illinois launches emerging managers FoF search

The search is part of the $13.6bn system’s Manager Diversity Programme, which is dedicated to investing in firms owned by minorities, females or people with disabilities.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Indiana pension seeks manager for in-state fund

The $25.6bn pension is expected to select a single manager to run a $150m customised account focused on Indiana by the end of October.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Washington bets $800m on PE

The $84bn retirement system announced commitments to funds managed by Silver Lake Partners, Triton Partners and Roark Capital Partners in addition to investments in infrastructure and real estate vehicles.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

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