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18 May. 2023 PE investments in AI, and ML tick up to $5.81bn across 247 deals in Q1 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global private equity (PE) deal values in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) companies are showing signs of recovery in 2023. During the first quarter, AI and ML companies pulled in $5.81 billion across 247 deals, said a study. According to S&P G
18 May. 2023 New hedge fund managers often tighten liquidity rules as portfolios evolve [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia - for New Managers: Amidst an uncertain economic environment, a new report indicates a continuing shift in portfolio dynamics towards longer-held positions necessitating a tightening of l
17 May. 2023 Hedge fund industry seen building momentum in 2023 through modest wins [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The hedge fund industry built on its prior month's gains in April, returning 0.41% for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. By comparison, the S&P 500 Total Return Index gained 1.56% in April.
17 May. 2023 MFA recommends fixes for the SEC proposal to address conflicts of interest in certain securitizations [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The Managed Funds Association (MFA) submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to the proposed rule on conflicts of interest in certain securitizations. While MFA appreciates the SEC's legislative mandate to address conflic
16 May. 2023 EQT launches new strategy letting individual investors access buyout, infra funds [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Sweden-based global private equity major EQT is launching a new strategy for private wealth clients to broaden its investor base and offer individuals the chance to invest. According to a media release from the investment firm, EQT Nexus will be its first offering
16 May. 2023 TPG buying alternative manager Angelo Gordon in a bid for private credit [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global alternative asset management firm TPG agreed to pay $2.7 billion for Angelo Gordon, a New York City-based private credit and real estate investment firm with $73 billion of assets under management (AUM). The two firms announced in a press release that th
16 May. 2023 Food system stress is feeding innovation and investor opportunities [more]
Vulnerabilities in our global food system have surfaced recently as the invasion of Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have disrupted the food supply - having a profound impact on food prices, monetary and fiscal policy, and even political stability. However, these disturbances have l
15 May. 2023 Crypto Finance launches innovative thematic crypto ETPs [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Crypto Finance AG, a part of Deutsche Borse Group, and a provider of institutional-grade investment solutions, custody, and brokerage for digital assets, announced the launch of two novel crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). The two ETPs, CF Crypto Momentum ETP and
15 May. 2023 With 17,549 deals, the global deal activity plunges by 29.9% YoY in January-April 2023 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Due to a decline in business activities, an increase in political and economic uncertainty globally, and volatility in financial markets, global deal (comprising merger & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals) activity plunged by 29.9% YoY in
15 May. 2023 Multiasset manager Shelton acquires St. Louis bond boutique Rockwood [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Multiasset manager Shelton Capital Management is acquiring Rockwood Capital Advisors, an international fixed-income specialist, to complement its growing institutional focus. According to a joint media release, through the acquisition, the entire Rockwood team, incl
12 May. 2023 Pantheon hits $3bn for private credit secondaries strategy [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global private markets specialist Pantheon closed its latest private credit secondary offering, Pantheon Credit Opportunities Fund II program (PCO II), having secured $590m in commitments from investors, exceeding the initial target size. The specialist private mar
12 May. 2023 Australia's private capital funds hit record $118bn AUM [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Australia-focused private capital assets under management (AUM) reached a record $118bn AUM in the year to September 2022, while dry powder hit $37bn, said a study. "Australia has set several private capital records over the past year as it's strengthened its posit
11 May. 2023 Value Partners moves into new London office [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Value Partners (UK) Limited, the UK arm of the independent Hong Kong-based asset management firm Value Partners Group, has announced that it has relocated to new offices in the City of London to continue focusing on its expansion in to the UK, European and Middle Eastern
11 May. 2023 BIS Innovation Hub publishes guide on offline CBDC [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - As part of Project Polaris, the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre published a comprehensive handbook exploring key aspects of how central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could work for offline payments. The ability to make payments offline means being able to use a
11 May. 2023 Survey: Emerging managers plan to invest in talent and FinTech in 2023 [more]
Opalesque Industry Update, for New Managers - Alternative investments FinTech Dynamo Software has released the results of a new survey,
11 May. 2023 European hedge fund launch activity dips in 2022 [more]
Opalesque Industry Update, for New Managers - The number of hedge fund launches in Europe declined last year amid poor performance and the continued strong growth of multi-strategy multi-manager firms, according to UK
11 May. 2023 One Equity Partners racks up $1bn for continuation fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: One Equity Partners (OEP) has raised $1 billion with help from AlpInvest Partners, a subsidiary of global investment firm Carlyle, and HarbourVest Partners for a so-called continuation fund for two portfolio companies. According to a media release from the middle
11 May. 2023 LightBay Capital clinches $1bn second PE fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Los Angeles-based private equity firm LightBay Capital announced the successful close of LightBay Investment Partners II with total capital commitments of $1.04 billion. The oversubscribed Fund exceeded its target of $800 million and closed at its hard cap, attrac
10 May. 2023 INDOS promotes Abi Holland to CEO [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Abi Holland has been promoted to CEO of INDOS Financial, a JTC Group company. In her new role, Abi will lead the INDOS team across the UK and Ireland and oversee the business' growth strategy as it continues to assert its reputation as a leading provider of fund deposi
10 May. 2023 Hedge funds turn to outsourcing as they look to adopt AI capabilities and migrate to the public cloud [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Rising inflation is changing how hedge funds manage and support their IT services, revealed a survey. More than half of firms (55%) that currently outsource their IT management and support said they would increase outsourcing due to inflationary pressure, said the 2
10 May. 2023 Global private equity subdues but raises $147.7bn globally in Q1 2023 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global private equity remained subdued in the first three months of 2023 as the market was weighed down by economic uncertainty, tighter fiscal policy, and disruption in the banking system, said a study. The latest data from Preqin Pro shows funds closed globally we
09 May. 2023 US public pension plans intend to build on inflation hedging success [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - US public sector pension plan managers are confident that their plans are well hedged against inflation but still have worries about possible risk scenarios, new research from Ortec Finance, the leading global provider of risk and return management solutions for pension f
09 May. 2023 Institutional family office investors intend to boost private-credit bets [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: When it comes to investing, institutional family office investors really like alternatives, secular growth themes, fixed income, their operating businesses, and, increasingly, private credit and venture capital, said a study. According to the 2023 Family Office Inve
09 May. 2023 Mayfield raises nearly $1bn across two funds [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Silicon Valley early-stage investor Mayfield has raised two funds totaling $955 million targeted for early-stage investment. The Menlo Park-based firm - known as an early backer of such startups as Lyft, Marketo, and Poshmark - announced its $580 million Mayfield XV
08 May. 2023 Neil Chriss joins Paloma as CEO and co-CIO [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Paloma Partners Management Company, the investment adviser to the Paloma Fund, a multi-strategy hedge fund, announced Neil Chriss, Ph.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer. An experienced hedge fund manager and finance industry leader, Chriss will also serve alongsid
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