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Vista Equity plants first overseas flag in Hong Kong

Stephen Seelbach, a managing director who previously ran the firm’s Asia strategy from San Francisco, oversaw the launch.

2 min read · 14 February 2022

Brookfield looks to grow energy transition business to $200bn

The global transition fund, soon to close at $15bn, will be “just the first fund in what we believe will be a very attractive growth avenue,” Brookfield managing director Natalie Adomait said.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

Taking the private out of private equity

The devil is in the detail when it comes to the US regulator’s proposals to level the playing field in private markets.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

SEC crosses the Rubicon, proposes an outright ban on certain PE practices

The commission proposed rules for the first time that would outright ban certain practices – a move away from its traditional focus on making sure GPs are providing LPs with appropriate disclosure.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

SEC proposes sweeping changes to private funds

If brought into law, the proposals would include ban a raft of fees, expenses and business practices in all private funds.

4 min read · 09 February 2022

KKR’s Nuttall: regulatory change 'a positive' for large PE incumbents

The firm's co-chief executive says barriers to entry in the private assets industry have gone up.

2 min read · 09 February 2022

Asia Alternatives gathers $2bn for sixth fund-of-funds

Asia Alternatives has closed its sixth private equity fund-of-funds at $2 billion.

4 min read · 31 January 2022

CalPERS' Kim: many LPs 'endeavor to build in-house co-investment capability'

The inability of many LPs to execute, despite their interest in co-investment, has left GPs frustrated, says the pension's investment director Yup Kim.

3 min read · 28 January 2022

Summa Equity wraps up third fund

Summa Equity, a Nordic private equity firm, has closed its third fund at 2.3 billion euros.

2 min read · 20 January 2022

Blackstone raises initial $2bn for fourth tactical opportunities fund

The amount raised provides Fund IV with just under half of its $4.5bn target, reported last year by affiliate Buyouts.

2 min read · 20 January 2022

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