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12 Aug. 2022 The rise of hybrid funds [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The lines between closed-end and open-end private investment fund investment structures have blurred in recent years, as managers structure funds to hold illiquid assets in open-end funds and liquid assets in closed-end funds, reports U.S. law firm Seward & Kissel. Common
12 Aug. 2022 Pomona soars past its target to reach over $2.4bn for its tenth flagship fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Secondaries-focused alternative manager, Pomona Capital has soared past the tenth flagship fund goal to reach over $2.4bn of commitments. Pomona Capital X (PC X) is oversubscribed and capped, exceeding its $2 billion target by 30% and is about 50% larger than its pr
12 Aug. 2022 Apollo raises $2.35bn for its first direct lending fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global alternative asset manager Apollo Global Management Inc. has closed on its first-ever $2.35 billion direct lending fund. The American global private equity firm said in a press release that Apollo Origination Partnership Fund I (AOP) contributes to Apollo'
11 Aug. 2022 Hedge fund industry AuM declined by $78.8bn in H1-2022 [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge funds faced a challenging half-year during H1 2022 as geopolitical and macro-economic events sparked market chaos and a rare, concerted sell-off in stocks and bonds, according to the With Intelligence Spotlight Report "Hedge Funds in H1 2022". However, thi
11 Aug. 2022 68% of asset managers rate alternative retail distribution as a challenge [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: 68% of managers rate the distribution of alternatives as a major or moderate challenge, said a study. After a wave of acquisitions, managers need to overcome retail distribution challenges as they seek to integrate alternative investment capabilities, said the new r
10 Aug. 2022 Despite July's slippage, CTAs remain in positive territory for the year, up 7.68% [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The managed futures industry slipped to a monthly loss in July 2022, down -0.64% according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. Despite July's slippage, CTAs remain in positive territory for the year, up 7.68%. CTAs h
10 Aug. 2022 Global hedge funds industry had net outflows of $27.5bn in Q2 [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - ETFGI reported that the global Hedge Funds industry suffered net outflows of US$27.5 billion (source HFR) while the Global ETFs industry gathered net inflows of US$157.7 billion in Q2 2022. Assets invested in the global ETFs industry are US$5.04 trillion larger than t
10 Aug. 2022 Institutional asset owners pledging formal commitment to net zero [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Globally, institutional asset owners are pledging formal commitment to net zero-43% in Europe, 44% in Asia, and 32% in the U.S. As they implement measures to achieve this commitment, they will increasingly evaluate portfolio-level metrics, said a study. According to
09 Aug. 2022 First Eagle Investments acquires alternative credit manager Napier Park [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Napier Park Global Capital has been acquired by First Eagle Investments. Napier Park and First Eagle have approximately $19.5 billion and $101.8 billion in assets under management, respectively. The transaction closed on August 1, 2022. Napier Park is a leadin
09 Aug. 2022 StepStone racks up $2.36bn for fifth co-investment fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global private markets firm StepStone Group Inc. amassed $2.36 billion in commitments to its flagship co-investment fund, looking to tap investment opportunities in the current economic downturn alongside private-equity firms. The new fund exceeded a $1.7 billio
09 Aug. 2022 Alliance Bernstein raises $1.3bn for the latest real estate debt fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: US investment firm Alliance Bernstein (AB) has closed Commercial Real Estate Debt Fund IV (CRED IV) with $1.3bn of capital commitments from global institutional investors. US Commercial Real Estate Debt Fund IV is a continuation of the successful value-add transiti
08 Aug. 2022 Saba Capital to support Salient Midstream & MLP Fund's reorganisation [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Saba Capital Management, L.P. and associated parties have reached an agreement regarding the Fund, a fund that invests in securities of MLPs and other midstream energy compan
08 Aug. 2022 Equity hedge funds lead industry gains to begin second half of 2022 [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge funds gained in July as US equity markets posted a strong reversal after the worst first half of a calendar year in over 50 years, despite accelerating generational inflation, the US Federal Reserve increasing interest rates, and the US economy entering a recession,
08 Aug. 2022 Siguler Guff raises $1.97bn for the fifth buyout opportunities fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Multi-strategy private markets investment firm Siguler Guff & Co. raised a $1.97 billion fund to back small and midsize businesses and private-equity firms that invest in them. Fund V was oversubscribed after five months of fundraising, exceeding its $1.65 billion t
08 Aug. 2022 HNWI optimism falls across the world on inflation, geopolitical concerns [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Optimism among high-net-worth investors (HNWI) has fallen to early-pandemic levels due to concerns over inflation, recession, and the war in Ukraine, said a study. According to the latest quarterly Investor Sentiment report by UBS research, which surveyed more than
05 Aug. 2022 H1 2022 hedge fund flows: AUM declined by $31.2bn in June [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge fund industry AUM declined by $31.2bn in June, marking the steepest loss in AuM since March 2020, the start of the pandemic, said Eurekahedge Report. Europe (-$11.0bn) and North America (-$6.2bn) accounted for most outflows as investors in the two regions sought
05 Aug. 2022 Top Tier Capital Partners raises $925m for its Venture Velocity Fund 4 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Top Tier Capital Partners (TTCP), a fund of funds based in San Francisco, California, has raised $925 million in fresh capital. The new commitments were for its Top Tier Venture Velocity Fund 4 (VVF4) and a number of separate accounts, including one for co-investin
05 Aug. 2022 Green bonds were up 25% in 2Q after a volatile start to 2022 for the global market [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked, and transition (GSS+) labeled debt reached a combined volume of USD417.8bn in the first half of 2022 (H1 2022), representing a year-on-year (YoY) decrease of 27% against H1 2021, said a study. However, signs of a
04 Aug. 2022 FundFront adds Haven Cove Absolute Return Fund to platform [more]
Opalesque Industry Update, for New Managers - London-based FundFront, the innovative alternative investment platform that simplifies access to leading hedge fund strate
04 Aug. 2022 J.C. Flowers racks up over $1.1bn for the fifth fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: American private equity investment firm has completed fundraising for its fifth private equity fund, JC Flowers (JCF) V, with more than $1.1 billion in commitments. According to a press release from the private investment firm dedicated to investing globally in the
04 Aug. 2022 Binance co-founder He to lead $7.5bn VC arm in the shuffle [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has appointed co-founder Yi He to oversee its venture capital arm, Binance Labs, two months after it raised $500 million for a new fund focused on Web3 and blockchain investments. According to a press release from the Cayman Islands-
04 Aug. 2022 Balbec Capital raises over $1.5bn for the fifth global credit fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global alternative asset manager Balbec Capital Management has secured over $1.5 billion in commitments for its fifth and largest flagship fund, which it will deploy to buy up residential, commercial, and consumer whole loan portfolios across the performance spectrum.
04 Aug. 2022 ASEAN venture capital deal activity soars 35% high, reaching a record $20bn [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Venture capital deal activity in ASEAN soared in 2021, reaching a record $20bn - which is twice as much as the rest of Asia, which witnessed a 0.8x growth in aggregate deal value over the same period, said a study. According to the 'Territory Guide: ASEAN 2022&#
03 Aug. 2022 Global VC fundraising hits $158.6bn, a record pace despite market uncertainty [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global venture capital (VC) fundraising activity remained on record pace at mid-year, with $158.2 billion in fundraising by the end of Q2 2022, driven by activity in the US, said a study. The growth is well on track to exceed the $$252.2 billion record high set in cal
03 Aug. 2022 Man Group posts weak investment inflows, but alts funds soften the blow [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: British hedge fund manager Man Group reported a drop in assets over the first half as its Long-only funds were pummelled in a volatile market environment. The world's largest publicly traded hedge fund, which manages $142.3bn in assets, posted net client inflow
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