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Snapshot: Apollo Aviation talks aircraft leasing

Following the close of its third aviation fund on $833 million, Apollo Aviation Group chairman Bill Hoffman talks to Private Equity International about the opportunities in the mid-life commercial aircraft space and the attractive risk-return profile for investors.

3 min read · 19 November 2015

Snapshot: Z Capital talks risky credit markets

Z Capital chief executive Jim Zenni tells Private Equity International that both institutional and retail investors have “moved into risk areas they’re not familiar or comfortable with."

3 min read · 18 November 2015

Tritium closes debut fund on $309m hard cap

Tritium I had an initial target of $250m and will seek investment opportunities in the lower middle market Internet and information services businesses, as well as supply chain and logistics and financial and business services sectors.

2 min read · 18 November 2015

Ardian raises €1.1bn for fourth co-investment fund

The Paris-based firm received commitments from more than 50 investors globally, of which more than half were new investors.

2 min read · 18 November 2015

CalPERS: GP negotiations an ‘uphill battle’

<p><em>The pension’s day-long private equity workshop revealed many frustrations with transparency and the complexity of the asset class, despite its role as a top performer in the investment portfolio.</em></p>

2 min read · 18 November 2015

Fort Lauderdale makes PE debut with secondaries

The City of Fort Lauderdale General Employees’ Retirement System has made its first investment in private equity by committing $30 million across three secondaries funds.

1 min read · 17 November 2015

TPG hires former Bain managing director

Steve Ellis will join TPG as managing partner to oversee TPG’s operations group and portfolio businesses. Ellis will support TPG’s expansion into new sectors and geographies, the firm said.

1 min read · 17 November 2015

Audax Fund V holds final close on $2.25bn

Fund V, which exceeded its $1.75bn target, will follow its predecessor’s strategy of seeking investments in middle market companies with $5m-$35m EBITDA.

2 min read · 17 November 2015

Canada’s CPPIB notches 1.6 pct gain in fiscal 2nd qtr: Reuters

2 min read · 16 November 2015

Canada's CPPIB notches 1.6 pct gain in fiscal 2nd qtr: Reuters

2 min read · 16 November 2015

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