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26 Sep. 2024 InvesTek launches private equity unit [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - InvesTek, a leading Wealth Management FinTech company, is proud to announce the launch of its new Private Equity Business Unit, marking a significant step in its mission to provide high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors with unparalleled investment
26 Sep. 2024 Three Hills appoints new partner [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Three Hills has appointed Pauline Ammeux, who joins the firm as a Partner to invest funds across all Three Hills strategies - Capital Solutions, Impact, and Credit Opportunities - on the French market. Pauline Ammeux brings considerable experience, with over 15 years
25 Sep. 2024 Confidence in ESG data grows among asset owners as concerns drop from 50% to 22% [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Asset owners are increasingly confident about the availability of data related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, according to a survey by FTSE Russell, a global index provider. FTSE Russell's Annual Asset Owners Sustainable Investment Surv
25 Sep. 2024 Composition Capital launches new technology focused firm [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Composition Capital announced its launch as a private equity firm providing growth capital and strategic operating support to high-growth technology and technology-enabled companies. The firm is founded and co-led by Nishita Cummings and Leon Chen. Cummings
25 Sep. 2024 Pictet raises $200M for thematic private equity fund [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) has announced the final close of the second vintage of its technology-focused thematic private equity fund at more than $200 million. Managed by Stanislas Chanavat, Chuang Zhu, Nicolas Schwyn and Jacqueline Xu, the Technolog
24 Sep. 2024 HarbourVest Partners adds to team [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - HarbourVest Partners, the global private markets investment specialist, today announced the appointment of Tjalling (TJ) Halbertsma as managing director and Head of EMEA Investor Relations. "We are excited to welcome TJ to HarbourVest," said John Toomey, Managing Di
24 Sep. 2024 U.S. Navy partners with private equity on maritime infrastructure improvements [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - CapZone Impact Investments is proud to announce the launch of the United Submarine Alliance (USA) Qualified Opportunity Fund LP formed to enhance the capacity of the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and support the Navy's critical submarine production requirements, wit
24 Sep. 2024 Temasek sets aside S$100 million Concessional Capital for Climate Action [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Mr Lim Boon Heng, Chairman of Temasek, announced Temasek's commitment to set aside S$100 million as Concessional Capital for Climate Action (CCCA) at Temasek's 50th anniversary dinner speech, on Monday, 23 September 2024. The global community has made notable progres
24 Sep. 2024 Silver Point racks up $4.6bn for new opportunistic credit fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Credit investment major Silver Point Capital Silver Point Capital closed a $4.6 billion opportunistic credit fund, exceeding its target of $4 billion. According to a media release from the Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund that focuses on credit and special si
23 Sep. 2024 With 32,050 deals global deal activity is down by 15% YoY [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: During January-August 2024, a total of 32,050 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing) were announced globally, according to a study. GlobalData report pointed out that this represents a 15% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal volum
23 Sep. 2024 TPT Investment Management launches $865m private credit fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: TPT Investment Management (TPTIM), a fiduciary manager dedicated to investing in the long-term interests of pension scheme members, has launched a GBP650m ($865m) private credit fund for pension schemes. According to a press release from the investment manager bel
23 Sep. 2024 SEC to hold Virtual National Compliance Outreach Seminar for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: The Securities and Exchange Commission's Compliance Outreach Program announced today that it will host a virtual national seminar for investment companies and investment ad
20 Sep. 2024 CAIS broadens offerings from leading alternative asset managers [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - CAIS, an alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, has expanded its offerings of alternative investment strategies from leading alternative investment managers, deepening the firm's commitment to making alternative investment products more ac
20 Sep. 2024 Global alternatives market to hit $30tn by 2030 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global alternatives industry is on track to reach US$29.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by 2029 from $16.8tn at the end of 2023, with private equities set to more than double throughout the period, according to a study. While not part of the official
19 Sep. 2024 Salesforce's VC arm just doubled its AI fund to $1bn [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Salesforce Ventures announced a new $500 million fund dedicated to AI companies. This is significant for several reasons. First, in June 2023, Salesforce Ventures doubled its AI fund from $250 to $500, so the additional $500 million brings the AI fund to $1 billion.
19 Sep. 2024 SEC cracks down on DeFi platform Rari Capital for securities violations [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: In a significant move that underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny of the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action a
19 Sep. 2024 More AI-powered products for alternative investment managers [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: While BlackRock and Microsoft are preparing to launch a $30bn artificial intelligence (AI) investment fund to build data centres and energy projects to meet growing demands stemming
18 Sep. 2024 Private markets to expand as investors look for safer havens from volatile public markets [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: With the recent volatility in the broader public markets, a recent report predicts accelerated growth in the private markets given the growing range of accessible, compelling investment opportunities, many of which are still largely untapped by individual investors.
18 Sep. 2024 Traditional hedge fund strategy managers continued to charge higher management fees (average 1.8%) in 2023 [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: According to law firm Seward & Kissel's latest study, established managers of traditional hedge fund strategies continue to charge high management fees, compared to managers with bespoke strategies. As for the incentive fee, three-quarters of those managing traditiona
18 Sep. 2024 SEC charges 11 institutional investment managers with failing to report certain securities holdings [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against 11 institutional investment managers for failing to file reports, known as Forms 13F, that they were required to file because they have discretion over more than $100 million in certain securities.
18 Sep. 2024 Prager Metis settles SEC charges for negligence in FTX audits, violating auditor independence requirements [more]
Matthias Knab, Opalesque: The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Prager Metis CPAs, LLC (Prager) and its California professional services firm, Prager Metis CPAs LLP, (collectively, the Prager Entities) agreed to pay $1.95 million to resolve two actions alleging misconduct in
17 Sep. 2024 Global family offices open more physical offices in different jurisdictions [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global family offices are opening more physical offices in different jurisdictions as family members move abroad or live in different countries and the trend is set to increase in the next five years, said a study. Ocorian's international study among more than 300
16 Sep. 2024 ICG raises record $17bn for European direct lending strategy [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global alternatives asset manager Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) has raised $17bn (€15.2bn) for the fifth vintage of its Senior Debt Partners (SDP) fund at the final close. According to a media release from the private equity investment firm, the raise is th
13 Sep. 2024 BlackRock and Partners Group team up to transform retail wealth access to private markets [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - BlackRock and Partners Group have teamed up to launch a multi-private markets models solution set to transform how retail investors access alternative investments. The solution will provide access to private equity, private credit and real assets in a single portfolio - c
13 Sep. 2024 Limited partners report confidence in alternative investments, interest in AI and edge computing, and concern for economy [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - A global survey of Limited Partners (LPs) and asset allocators, now in its third year, identified several noteworthy trends and strategy adjustments among the participants, such as their desire to remain agile and efficient amid their concerns about ongoing economic uncer
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