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07 Dec. 2024 Hedge funds score November gains with US election [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge funds surged in November, driven by the US Presidential election results, as managers and investors positioned for an active M&A cycle and more business- friendly policies from the incoming administration. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index (FWC) surged +2.6
06 Dec. 2024 Institutional investors bullish on private markets, says Natixis survey [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Alternative assets remain of particular interest, especially private markets, with US institutional investors 60% bullish on private equity and (59%) bullish on private debt, said a study. In fact, 65% of US institutional investors believe that a portfolio with 60%
05 Dec. 2024 Triton racks in more than $1.05bn for third debt fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Triton Debt Opportunities (TDO), the opportunistic credit arm of European investment firm Triton, has beaten its €1bn ($1.05bn) target in a final close of its third debt fund. TDO III is 40 percent larger than its predecessor fund, which closed at €744 mil
05 Dec. 2024 State Street recommends considering above-target equity allocations in 2025 [more]
State Street Global Advisors has launched its 2025 Global Market Outlook: Finding the Right Path, outlining its macroeconomic outlook and key investment themes for the year ahead. Key Highlights: • SSGA is cautiously optimistic about the 2025 economic landscape, &bul
05 Dec. 2024 BlackRock to acquire HPS and create private credit franchise [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: BlackRock and HPS Investment Partners have agreed for BlackRock to acquire HPS for approximately $12bn, with 100% of the consideration paid in BlackRock equity. This purchase was widely anticipated. HPS was considering an IPO earlier this year but instead opted to se
05 Dec. 2024 BVI and SPVs for private planes and luxury assets [more]
When high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) consider purchasing luxury assets like yachts, artworks, or aircraft, one of the first steps is determining the most effective structure for acquiring and holding these assets,
04 Dec. 2024 HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index gains 0.8% in November (5% YTD) [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - In November, US equity markets surged, driven primarily by small caps, as investors positioned themselves for the incoming Trump administration and anticipated a broad range of policy changes, including those related to trade, immigration, and government spending. Regiona
04 Dec. 2024 InfraRed in $1bn final close for sixth flagship [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: InfraRed Capital Partners, an international infrastructure asset manager, has announced the final close of its value-add sixth flagship fund, InfraRed Infrastructure Fund VI. More than 90 percent of the $1 billion of commitments were to the primary fund and the res
03 Dec. 2024 Private capital allocations to rise in Europe in 2025 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: According to a report based on a pan-European survey from over 120 managers across private market asset classes, 40% of fund managers expect investors to increase their allocations to private capital next year, while 33% anticipate allocations will remain steady.
02 Dec. 2024 Illumen Capital launches fund to support first time fund managers [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Illumen Capital, an impact fund of funds has announced the raise of its $32.75 million Catalyst Fund, a vehicle designed to support first-time fund managers and entrepreneurs, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. The Illumen Catalyst Fund wi
30 Nov. 2024 Capital Dynamics expands European presence with new office in Madrid [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Capital Dynamics, a leading independent global asset manager specializing in private equity and renewable energy investments, is pleased to announce the opening of its office in Madrid. This expansion reflects the firm's long-standing commitment to the Spanish market
29 Nov. 2024 Convergence of public and private credit markets to continue into 2025, says S&P [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: S&P Global Market Intelligence released a report highlighting the convergence in public and private credit markets, titled Public and Private Markets Outlook: Converging on Credit. In this new report, S&P Global Market Intelligence's capital markets analysts highlig
29 Nov. 2024 PE is the leading asset class for impact [more]
Given their unique access to private companies and long-term investment horizons, private equity (PE) firms play a pivotal role in driving sustainability, according to Deloitte, a professional services firm, in an article this week called "How private equity can pave the way to a better futu
28 Nov. 2024 Fitch revises global investment managers sector outlook to 'Neutral' [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - In its 'Global Investment Managers Outlook 2025' report, Fitch Ratings has revised its global investment managers (IMs) sector outlook to 'neutral' for 2025, reflecting a more supportive market environment than in 2024, when the outlook was 'deteriorating'. The 2025 outlo
28 Nov. 2024 Consello names Moelis co-founder Elizabeth A. Crain as new partner [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Consello, the leading global advisory and investing platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth A. Crain as a Partner and member of the Executive Committee. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience in strategic growth and business leadership. As a Fo
28 Nov. 2024 Herbert Smith Freehills expands private capital offering into Luxembourg [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Herbert Smith Freehills is strengthening its private capital offering and its presence in Europe with the opening of an office in Luxembourg, alongside the hire of three partners in the funds, M&A and tax teams within its Corporate practice. The firm plans to open th
28 Nov. 2024 Nine in ten private market firms expect to retain or increase headcount in 2025 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Nine in ten (89%) surveyed private capital firms plan to maintain or increase headcount over the 12 months from May 2024, revealed a report. Hiring at private capital firms slowed in 2024, with 23% of firms indicating they expected to hire at a slower pace this year
28 Nov. 2024 How proper employment-related changes in a PortCo can impact the success of an investment [more]
According to a recent article by U.S. law firm Seward & Kissell, the key employment-related issues that arise when a private equity (PE) firm acquires a portfolio company (PortCo) encompass legal, strategic, and operational aspects. According to the law firm, it is important to apply thorough dilige
28 Nov. 2024 AI is a game-changer, not a fad [more]
Ian Sosso, founder & managing partner of VC firm Monte Carlo Capital, recently published some thoughts on investing in AI startups after participating in a panel called "AI Investing: Where Are the Commercial Opportunities and Where Not to Invest" organised by SuperInvestor, one of the largest priva
27 Nov. 2024 Northern Trust 2025 Outlook: Expect U.S. stocks to outperform and high yield bond market to deliver [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) expects strong earnings and healthy sales growth to support U.S. stock outperformance in 2025. In the fixed-income market, income potential and higher credit quality make high-yield bonds attractive for investors. Summarizing th
27 Nov. 2024 LeapFrog amasses over $1bn for social impact fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: LeapFrog Investments, a Profit with Purpose firm, closed its fourth fund (Fund IV), raising $1.02 billion in commitments and designated co-investments and surpassing its initial target of $1 billion. According to a company statement impact-focused private equity (PE
27 Nov. 2024 Court Square closes continuation fund [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Middle market private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners has closed its latest continuation fund. The vehicle will continue an investment in PlayCore Group, Inc. PlayCore is a provider of playground equipment and recreation products. Court Square
26 Nov. 2024 Brightstar Capital Partners adds to team [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology, announced today that Charles Yoon has joined the firm as a Partner. Mr. Yoon will serve as Managing P
26 Nov. 2024 Tedesko joins Lazard's private capital advisory [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Lazard, Inc. today announced that Jennifer (Jen) Tedesko joined the firm as a Managing Director within the Private Capital Advisory (PCA) business, based in San Francisco. Jen will focus on originating and advising on private equity secondary opportunities. In additio
26 Nov. 2024 World's 100 largest asset owners now hold a record $26.3tn [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: At the end of 2023, the largest 100 asset owners (the AO100) saw their assets under management increase 12.3% from 2022 to reach $26.3 trillion, a record high, said a study. The new research by WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute, also reveals the evolving split betwe
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