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Sector specialisation a ‘no brainer’ as LPs cut ties

Dedicated teams that can leverage the reputation, infrastructure and relationships of their parent firm ‘can be quite powerful’, a conference has heard.

2 min read · 27 September 2017

Privately Speaking: UPS on sizing up managers

Brady Hyde, private equity portfolio manager at the world's largest package delivery company, is banking on active portfolio management as the firm joins the ranks of LPs doing more direct investing.

6 min read · 26 September 2017

Hostplus backs Aus-China venture fund

The superannuation fund has made a $40m commitment to venture firm Artesian's China fund.

2 min read · 21 September 2017

Which LPs could be affected by the Toys R Us collapse?

The toy retailer – owned by KKR, Bain Capital and Vornado – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.

2 min read · 20 September 2017

Family offices to up allocations

Two-fifths of family offices are planning to increase their allocations to private equity, according to a report by UBS and Campden Wealth.

1 min read · 20 September 2017

Political issues are top investor concern

Worries over volatile geopolitics, including the tension surrounding North Korea, are making LPs act cautiously.<br />

2 min read · 19 September 2017

Four questions on Asia Alternatives $1.8bn Fund V

Private Equity International recently caught up with Asia Alternatives co-founder Rebecca Xu on how its latest vehicle will be deployed.

4 min read · 19 September 2017

KIC opens Singapore office for SE Asia, Aus push

The Korean sovereign wealth fund expects to boost returns through more manager relationships and co-investments in the Asia-Pacific region.

1 min read · 19 September 2017

Apax runs GP-led process on Fund VII – Exclusive

The UK's second-biggest private equity firm is working on a plan to roll over existing assets into a new 5-year vehicle, according to sister publication Secondaries Investor.

2 min read · 18 September 2017

ArchiMed raises €315m for second fund

The healthcare-focused firm, run by former 3i executives, completed fundraising in four months.

2 min read · 18 September 2017

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