Private Equity

Direct investing

UK PE activity by wealthy individuals reaches 10-year high

Dealmaking by HNWIs almost doubled last year, according to research from UK law firm Boodle Hatfield.

2 min read · 09 March 2022

Who is CalPERS' new CIO?

Nicole Musicco, an OTPP veteran, brings a track record of direct investing to the Californian pension looking to increase its exposure to the area.

3 min read · 23 February 2022

ADIA boosts private equity appetite after busiest year to date

The sovereign fund giant expects competition to remain fierce or even accelerate next year, as continuation funds and SPACs add to the mountain of dry powder chasing deals.

2 min read · 08 September 2021

NYCRS' co-investment programme comes to fruition

The $261bn New York City Retirement Systems has become the latest institutional investor ready to partner with sponsors on direct private equity deals.

3 min read · 11 July 2021

The ex-Riverstone exec shaking up the PE fund model

Grafine Partners' founder and chief executive Elizabeth Weymouth on increasing LP sophistication and opportunity in the cracks of the blind-pool model.

4 min read · 29 June 2021

Four takeaways on the future of private equity – Credit Suisse

PEI got an early look at Redefining Private Equity in the 2020's, a report compiled by the private fund group at Credit Suisse.

2 min read · 25 March 2021

Partners Group and UBS Wealth’s tie-up: Three things to know

UBS clients will be able to invest a minimum of €20,000 in Partners Group's European Long-Term Investment Fund, which will invest across private equity, real estate and infrastructure.

3 min read · 02 November 2020

CDC Group: DFIs need to ‘step up’ during covid-19

The UK institution has committed to at least three funds and established a permanent presence in two markets since the onset of coronavirus.

2 min read · 25 August 2020

British Columbia IMC increases PE direct investing ratio

Canada's fourth-largest pension is aiming to split its PE portfolio equally between direct deals and fund investments.

3 min read · 19 August 2020

CPPIB’s three tips for business leaders navigating covid-19

Suyi Kim, head of Asia-Pacific at CPPIB, has warned business leaders that pandemic-induced fear can shut down long-term thinking and creativity.

3 min read · 18 August 2020

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