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The Austin-based firm will make debt and equity investments in mid-market companies.

The Minneapolis and London-based firm has not made any changes to its investment team or strategy.

Robert Smith-led Vista has been targeting $600m for its debut debt vehicle.

The mega-firm’s board of directors elected Farr (pictured) to immediately start leading its asset management division after former head William Sonneborn decided to retire.

Phoenix Star Capital plans to market its debut CLO in early 2014, says Eckert, who led GSC Group until it collapsed in 2010.

Just weeks after paying fellow private equity firm AnaCap £800m for the UK debt business, JC Flowers has sold a majority stake for £128m to Encore Capital.

Neuberger Berman has brought on a founding member of The Carlyle Group’s mezzanine unit to lead its new private debt business, according to a statement.

PEI recently sat down with New Jersey's Division of Investment director Tim Walsh and investment council chair Bob Grady (pictured) to talk about the system's ongoing efforts to lower fees.

PHARMAQ focuses on developing and providing vaccines for fish farms in Norway, Chile and the UK. Permira’s €250m will help the company expand its international and product reach.

The $6.5bn retirement system will likely target an allocation between 3% and 7% for private equity, executive director Thomas Williams said.