PEI Staff

A US pension fund's collateralised fund obligation could mark a breakthrough for private equity's liquidity issues. Plus: BlackRock has launched its first LTAF; and a Mercury co-founder is leaving for pastures new. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Private equity participants are already thinking about how the artificial intelligence revolution can give them an edge over peers. Plus: Alaska Permanent Fund is cutting its private equity allocation due to concerns over valuations. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

LPs and GPs don't have a full grasp of what makes the other party tick. Plus: why secondaries is facing a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity and European deal statistics for the first quarter. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

A firm led by a former Abraaj team is making a second attempt at launching its next fund. Plus: Key takeaways from PEI Group's Operating Partners Forum and Impact Investor Global Summit. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Japan Post Bank has reached its 2026 alternatives target ahead of schedule. Plus: Hamilton Lane reckons a wave of mega-buyout funds are on track to fall short of their collective targets; and Moelis says LPs are open to new GP relationships if they focus on emerging tech. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Onex is sticking a pin in efforts to raise its latest flagship. Plus: details of EQT's semi-liquid alts offering and private equity's love of NAV financing is being driven by demand for DPI. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

A new ranking charts private equity's greatest growth capital firms. Plus: APAC dealmaking is on the decline; and cost controversies continue to plague ESG data collection. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Brookfield Asset Management is upbeat on fundraising. Plus: SoftBank has posted a $39 billion annual investment loss; and Canadian pensions are quizzed on China. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Silver Lake is on track to surpass its previous flagship fund size. Plus: Apollo is leaning into APAC and Middle Eastern LP bases; and advice for women looking to raise funds. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

KKR is expecting capital formation to slow in the near term. Plus: BVCA data shines a light on UK private equity's diversity efforts; and two-fifths of family offices want more exposure to PE. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.