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KKR amasses more than $13bn for record Asia fund

KKR Asian Fund IV, which has been in market since March, is already 40% larger than its 2017-vintage predecessor.

2 min read · 05 October 2020

Trump vs Biden: Stark differences have private real estate on edge

Whether it's taxation or housing, the industry see pluses and minuses in both candidates, but the threat of delayed decision looms large.

6 min read · 30 September 2020

Yuan love: Why China's RMB-denominated PE market just became more compelling

Schroder Adveq is one of the latest western firms to benefit from Shanghai's QFLP programme, which provides access to a market that has until now proved elusive for international LPs.

6 min read · 30 September 2020

Ares emerges as backer of group targeting Premier League football club

Documents seen by PEI show Kapital Football Group is seeking around $270m of equity capital for phase one of a plan that includes acquiring a 'mid-table' Premier League club.

3 min read · 24 September 2020

In depth: Carlyle's head of impact on the firm's approach to climate change

The asset manager’s head of impact Megan Starr explains why Carlyle isn’t pressing the brakes on its climate change resilience plans.

8 min read · 24 September 2020

Carlyle: Preparing for climate disaster meant we were ready for covid-19

A disaster scenario workshop several years ago highlighted the need for investment in remote working technology and data resiliency, which stood the firm in good stead when coronavirus forced a shift to remote work, says head of impact Megan Starr.

2 min read · 22 September 2020

Championship rings and All-Star tickets: Inside Dyal’s NBA strategy

Documents seen by PEI detail Dyal HomeCourt Partners' investment strategy, fund terms and perks.

2 min read · 22 September 2020

Private equity looks to shore up Capitol Hill allies in 2020 election

Keeping the Republican Party in charge of the Senate is seen as critical for the PE industry in light of a recent push from progressives to go after the industry.

5 min read · 18 September 2020

Why this US family office is turning GP

North Carolina-based McGeever Family Office is seeking up to $75m for its debut vehicle focused on backing the commercialisation efforts of US medical devices and diagnostics companies.

4 min read · 17 September 2020

LACERA on buying in the secondaries market

The $60bn US pension backed several GP-initiated secondaries processes last year and expects to invest in more before the year is out.

2 min read · 16 September 2020

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