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Private equity-backed companies generally create more new jobs than their public peers, employing more than 13.3m people in the US alone.

The pension system will increase its leverage cap by five percentage points to 'take advantage of market opportunities.'

The core elements of AIP’s flagship strategy appear unchanged over time, with a focus on control investing in businesses underpinning the industrial economy.

Pension system believes it missed out on rapid growth in venture capital, but also acknowledges poor manager selection.

The system’s limited exposure to AI-related sectors has weighed on its PE returns, according to PE director Michael McGirr.

In today's edition, A $66 billion LP says sector selection should be left to the experts; Greater China PE gets a shot in the arm; LPs are supporting their GPs on climate issues.

As deploying capital gets harder, lenders and lawyers are turning to hybrid structures that blend sub-line mechanics with parallel vehicles and squeezing more leverage out of uncalled commitments.

Examiners ask about funds by name in opening requests. Enforcement has picked up the scent, too, affiliate title Private Funds CFO has learned.

Here’s how six key areas of private equity market have developed so far this year, and what might happen next.