Manager strategy

Europe could spend as much as €14trn on defence and related infrastructure over the next decade, per a white paper from the Carlyle Group.

NPMI Fund II could be six times larger than its predecessor, PEI understands.

In today's edition, Four LPs share their 2026 commitment plans with NEXUS delegates; Why specialisation is key for emerging managers launching debut funds; A US buyout firm has closed its seventh flagship above target.

In today's edition, Zombie funds could manage $1 trillion in NAV before the end of the decade; How managers can navigate private equity's 'new era'; Why there are limits to the speed at which secondaries can expand.

The private equity firm began applying machine learning to value creation processes a decade ago; its dedicated team now helps select acquisition targets and aids due diligence.

The listed giant's private wealth capital-raising grew 40% last year.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is increasing minimum market capitalisation for companies listed in its Growth Market section to ¥10bn by 2030.

Banks could launch funds of evergreens to cope with overladen product shelves; fresh data underscores the potential appeal of emerging managers; Rede reckons private wealth could render PE unrecognisable.

In today's edition, Bain Capital is focusing more locally in response to macro shifts; What's driving take-private activity in 2026; Secondaries buyers seek comfort in the familiar.

From Japan Post Bank’s former private equity head to a buyout shop delivering 4.4x, PEI presents a rundown of seven managers you should probably get to know.