Fundraising

Back to School: LatAm exits up, fundraising off, deals await

Buyouts drive investment in CEE to six-year high

New data from Invest Europe show a 25% year-on-year increase in total investment in the region, with buyouts the vast majority of invested capital.

Strategic Partners surpasses Fund VII hard-cap

The Blackstone unit, which launched its latest secondaries fund a year ago with a $6.5bn hard-cap, is yet to hold a final close on the vehicle.

CBPE closes Fund IX on £459m hard-cap

The UK-focused fund, which had excess demand before the Brexit vote, includes a GP commitment of 2%.

SEC subpoenaed CalPERS for communications with Silver Lake

Market at a glance: Deal-making catches up with fund-raising

Chart of the week: Funds spend more time in market

Chart of the week: direct lending funds from 2008-2011 provide hearty returns

SEC fines WL Ross for miscalculation of transaction-fee sharing

Portfolio Advisors seeks $900m for PAPEF IX – Exclusive

The investment manager is in market with at least six vehicles including a dedicated secondaries fund and a real estate fund of funds.