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11 Jul. 2022 Global M&A volumes hit the third highest total on record H1 2022 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity entering a dry spell appear premature with dealmakers recording the third-highest number of completed deals in an opening six months since 2008, said a study. According to analysis based on WTW's Quarterly Deal Performan
08 Jul. 2022 Hong Kong SFC CEO to become chair of UK FCA in January [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ashley Alder, will be leaving the SFC to take up a new appointment in the United Kingdom as Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority in January 2023. Since becoming the SFC's Ch
08 Jul. 2022 Blackstone invests $400m in carbon offset commodity exchange Xpansiv [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: US private equity giant Blackstone said its energy-focused private equity business Blackstone Energy Partners will invest $400 million in Xpansiv Ltd., a platform that lets investors trade assets tied to the energy transition such as carbon offsets and renewable-energ
08 Jul. 2022 U.S. venture investing fell in Q2 as economic fears mount [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The value of US venture capital deals fell significantly in the second quarter of 2022 as economic fears grew and Russia invaded Ukraine, said a study. The outsized deals that became a theme of 2021 are not being completed as investors take a more cautious approach
07 Jul. 2022 Barings raises mammoth $7.13bn European private loan fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The $371 billion investment giant Barings has raised its third European private loan fund with €7 billion ($7.13 billion) in capital commitments. The North Carolina-based investment management firm said in a media release that it has garnered interest from a global
06 Jul. 2022 William Marr to lead Welton's new wealth management group [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Alternative investment manager Welton Investment Partners has appointed alternative investment strategy veteran, William Marr, as Senior Managing Director, to lead Welton's newly formed Wealth Management Group. Mr. Marr joins Welton with over 25 years of experien
06 Jul. 2022 Private equity to outperform public markets in the next recession [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The private equity investors made it plain that it's not just about buyout anymore in a record-breaking year. Private equity blew the doors off in 2021 as trillions in pandemic-related stimulus produced a historic surge in dealmaking and exits, said a study. By
06 Jul. 2022 Gaining the Edge moves flagship Cap Intro event to New York City [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Gaining the Edge will be shifting its capital introduction event from Florida to New York City. Gaining the Edge - Cap Intro New York will take place in-person at the Marriott Marquis on Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3. For those unable to attend in perso
06 Jul. 2022 Despite current market conditions, 68% of dealmakers surveyed predict M&A activity will increase [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Despite current market conditions, most global dealmakers see increased M&A activity in the next 12 months, said a study. According to a new survey from Datasite, the majority (68%) of the more than 540 global dealmakers surveyed said they expect global deal volume
06 Jul. 2022 SEC wants to know whether information providers are acting as investment advisors [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is concerned about the discretionary activity of information providers and wants your opinion on the matter. In June, the SEC said it was requesting information and public comment on matters related to the activities of cer
05 Jul. 2022 Life science, healthcare-focused Telegraph Hill raises $525m fifth fund [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: Life science and healthcare-focused private equity firm Telegraph Hill Partners has closed its fifth fund on $525m. The San Francisco, CA-based venture capital and growth equity firm said in a press release that the fund - THP V - will make investments in innovative
04 Jul. 2022 CAPZA targets $1.36bn for its second flex equity fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: European private investment platform CAPZA has launched Flex Equity Mid-Market II, which will focus on supporting SMEs with decarbonization and has a EUR 1.3bn target ($1.36bn). France-headquartered private equity firm said in a press release that the fund will supp
04 Jul. 2022 Sovereign wealth funds have taken steps to improve their ESG scores [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have made inroads when it comes to improving ESG compliance, according to new research. The Global SWF's annual Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience Scoreboard showed a marked improvement among some of the world's large
01 Jul. 2022 Hedge fund launches rise as macro leads industry through inflation volatility [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - New hedge fund launches jumped to the highest level since 1Q 2021 and reached the second highest quarter since 4Q 2017 as the HFRI 500 Macro Index surged through global inflation-induced financial market volatility, according to the latest HFR Market Microstructure Report
30 Jun. 2022 GSAM invests in Varagon Capital Partners [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Varagon Capital Partners, L.P., a leading middle market lender specializing in directly-originated senior loans to private equity-backed, U.S. middle market companies, announced that funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management have made a strategic preferred equity in
30 Jun. 2022 Cerulli: Asia's wealth segment offers long-term opportunities [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Despite rising geopolitical tensions, inflation, interest rates, and market volatility, there are emerging areas that offer long-term opportunities in Asia ex-Japan's major mutual fund markets. These include the growing wealth pools and family offices, product develop
30 Jun. 2022 Alternative investments platform FundFront partners with Icon A. M., launches liquid strategy [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - FundFront, an alternative investment platform and a fintech company founded in London in 2021, have started a strategic partnership with Swiss firm Icon Asset Management. The partnership brings MoSAIQ's proprietary systematic and data-driven investment strategy, house
30 Jun. 2022 Scotiabank Canadian Hedge Fund Index ends May -1.73% on asset-weighted basis, -2% YTD [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The Scotiabank Canadian Hedge Fund Index ended May 2022 down -1.73% MOM on an asset-weighted basis and down -2.03% MOM on an equal-weighted basis. The comparable benchmark indices were both up slightly for the month, with the S&P TSX 60 Total Return Index and S&P 500
30 Jun. 2022 Encore Capital Management taps Apex for fund administration [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, today announces its appointment by Encore Capital Management to provide fund administration, investor reporting and tax services. Encore is a vertically integrated real estate developer, operator, and instituti
30 Jun. 2022 ARCH Venture raises new $3bn fund to back biotech startups [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Amid a downturn in biotech investments, Chicago, IL-based venture capital firm ARCH Venture Partners raised $2.975 billion to invest in biotech startups. The 12th flagship fund, ARCH Venture Fund XII, is the largest to date for the 35-year-old, which provides seed
30 Jun. 2022 Private capital investors: Regulations to drive improved ESG disclosures in APAC [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Private capital investors in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are stepping up their ESG transparency efforts in response to tougher regulatory disclosure requirements, said a study. According to latest Preqin report, APAC is still some way behind Europe and North America in re
30 Jun. 2022 Rotunda Capital closes fund III on $405M, beats target [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Rotunda Capital Partners has closed Rotunda Capital Partners Fund III, L.P. with $405 million in capital commitments. The fund is double the size of its predecessor fund and beat its target of $295 million. Rotunda Capital Partners Fund II closed last year o
29 Jun. 2022 Hedge funds remain cautiously optimistic about their economic prospects [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - According to AIMA Hedge Fund Confidence Index's Q2-2022 report, confidence levels reported by hedge funds remain upbeat despite continued economic and geopolitical headwinds
29 Jun. 2022 Hedge funds experience redemptions of $22bn in April, CTAs inflows of $5bn [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge fund redemptions slowed somewhat in April 2022 though the trend continued, reports
29 Jun. 2022 UAE shelters 4,000 Russian millionaires fleeing biting sanctions [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) could be the biggest beneficiary of the Russia-Ukraine war. That's according to a BanklessTimes analysis. The site reckons the UAE will attract up to 4,000 high net worth Russians fleeing their country. That figure is the highest that any co
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