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Four ‘unknowns’ for Japanese LPs considering impact

Speaking in a teaser for PEI’s inaugural Responsible Investment Forum: Tokyo, Sayaka Takatsuka, senior director at impact firm Shinsei, said domestic LPs were still getting to grips with the strategy.

3 min read · 02 September 2020

Future Fund offloaded A$6bn of PE in liquidity grab

The Australian SWF's exposure to the asset class had grown in recent months due to its relative outperformance and currency moves, according to acting CIO Sue Brake.

3 min read · 02 September 2020

ArchiMed sets sights on US with its largest healthcare fund

The firm held a final close on €1bn for its third fund – Europe’s largest healthcare vehicle – in late August.

3 min read · 02 September 2020

SI 30: Ready to switch on

Our largest-ever ranking shows the secondaries market is here to stay, and its biggest participants are ready to capitalise on post-covid opportunities.

6 min read · 01 September 2020

LaSalle Capital execs spin out with aid of secondaries capital

Longshore Capital Partners will target control buyouts in the lower mid-market with a focus on founder-owned businesses in the business services sector.

2 min read · 31 August 2020

Yoga classes and meditation: KKR's push on mental health during covid-19

The private equity firm is one of several to have launched programmes to help employees get through the crisis.

4 min read · 27 August 2020

CalPERS board member calls for hold on PE investments

Margaret Brown says doing so would be necessary until an investigation is completed into former CIO Ben Meng's financial disclosures.

4 min read · 26 August 2020

LGT: Bad ESG should not necessarily rule out investment

Secondaries buyers should look for a chance to engage with GPs on ESG before deciding not to invest, says LGT Capital Partners' ESG committee chairman.

2 min read · 26 August 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

Ex-Carlyle Ireland execs beat crisis, lockdowns to hold first close

Melior Equity Partners is understood to have received backing from Carlyle Group's founders.

2 min read · 25 August 2020

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