Private Equity

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Natixis’ Flexstone: Some clients are putting US investments on hold

Tariff uncertainty may cause some GPs to exit 'at a much lower price', managing partner and CEO Eric Deram tells PEI.

3 min read · 22 May 2025

CalPERS, CalSTRS CIOs see shift away from US assets amid market turmoil

Pension CIOs representing decision-making power behind collective $850bn in assets acknowledge past investment calls ‘wouldn’t work the same going forward.’

3 min read · 20 May 2025

Permira co-chiefs: The true impact of tariffs could take years to materialise

The buyout firm is 'watching very carefully' to understand the full impact of rapidly expanding tariff and trade controls, Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel tell PEI.

6 min read · 20 May 2025

UC Regents views underweighted exposure to private assets as ‘fortunate position’

With peers facing substantial portfolio challenges, the $30bn endowment is urging restraint in what its leaders say is an environment for endowments akin to 2008’s financial crisis.

3 min read · 16 May 2025

Canada's HOOPP: Europe 'more interesting' amid tariff tensions

The $88bn pension system is 'exercising a degree of caution' in the US, according to head of global PE Lori Hall-Kimm.

3 min read · 16 May 2025

BlackRock taps Wellington for US insurance strategy head

The move by the asset management giant, which has around $603bn in insurance AUM, reflects a global trend among GPs.

2 min read · 14 May 2025

LPs continue debate over continuation vehicles and NAV loans – updated

Speaking at PEI's Women in Private Markets Summit, representatives from investors including NYCRS expressed caution about the rise of CVs on CVs, saying such practice could make GPs appear 'desperate'.

3 min read · 13 May 2025

Ex-CalPERS' Musicco: Evergreen funds will change LP-GP dynamics

The transactional nature of semi-liquid fund structures can place a lower importance on relationship building between investors and their managers, says Nicole Musicco.

3 min read · 13 May 2025

Republican lawmakers may leave carried interest alone

Early draft of legislation protects 'loophole', targets cuts to Biden-era stimulus, affiliate Private Funds CFO has learned.

2 min read · 12 May 2025

Carlyle eyes Q4 2025 launch for next private equity flagship

The firm remains ‘very, very focused’ on the performance of Fund VIII, which closed below target in 2023.

2 min read · 08 May 2025

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