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In today's edition, A veteran of UK private capital markets says the rise of private credit could lead to GFC-like concerns; Fundraising round-ups across infra, VC, impact, private debt and secondaries; Evergreens' love affair with secondaries looks set to continue.

The diversification benefits of private markets are a big draw for private wealth investors, Hamilton Lane managing director Jackie Rantanen tells PEI.

In today's edition, Dispatches from the HKVCA Forum; Indonesia's SWF wants more private equity; Four secondaries data points to know.

The UK pension scheme has an initial 5% target allocation to private markets, which it expects to reach by the end of 2026, investment director Martyn James tells PEI.

In today's edition, EQT's Coller acquisition overshadowed a record year for exits; Where LPs are placing their bets in Asia-Pacific; A prominent European LP departs after more than two decades.

Nearly one-quarter of LPs have seen evidence of CV-on-CVs, according to Coller Capital’s latest investor survey.

EQT's acquisition of secondaries pioneer Coller Capital comes as the market for LP stake sales and continuation funds hits new heights.

The transaction marks EQT's entrance into the secondaries market and expansion into insurance offerings, with secondaries doyen Jeremy Coller reporting to chief executive Per Franzén.

The London-headquartered firm held the final close on its sixth flagship fund on €4.5bn last year and has already deployed capital across four deals, partner Rebecca Gibson tells PEI.