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HgCapital revels in seller’s market

The firm returned 3.4 times as much money back to its investors as it called from them in the first half of the year, according to its listed feeder fund’s results.

2 min read · 11 September 2017

Are LPs getting their way on fund terms?

With the possible exception of hurdle rates, LPs can count numerous victories.

3 min read · 08 September 2017

Africa: A tough sell for limited partners

Developed market limited partners have fallen out of love with Africa as currency volatility continues to take its toll on returns.

5 min read · 07 September 2017

GPs clear up transparency issues

Just over half of LPs have experienced greater transparency from fund managers since 2015, a new report claims.

2 min read · 07 September 2017

SBCERA to enter $150m SMA with Kayne Anderson

The capital will be invested across the investment firm’s various strategies, including energy private equity, credit, real estate and growth equity.

3 min read · 06 September 2017

LPs are 'part of the problem': Nordic roundtable

Escalating fund sizes are concerning to Scandinavian investors, who admit they have helped drive this momentum.

6 min read · 04 September 2017

Waterland: buy and build ‘consistency’ behind €2bn fundraise

The Dutch manager’s systematic approach to buyout investing helped drive its latest fundraise, which wrapped up in two months.

3 min read · 30 August 2017

CD&R, Waterland and CVC top secondaries pricing list

Stakes in Clayton, Dubilier & Rice's 2008-vintage fund traded at a 15% premium to NAV, according to data compiled by Palico.

1 min read · 29 August 2017

Nordic PE roundtable: calm and collected

Scandinavian industry participants from PwC, Skandia Asset Management, Permira and AP Fonden 7 remain unruffled by the political and economic uncertainty shaking some of the markets on their doorstep.

4 min read · 29 August 2017

The case for separate accounts

Multi-strategy managers are vying for SMA money, with KKR reportedly in line to land a $3bn whopper.

3 min read · 23 August 2017

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