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19 Apr. 2023 MFA urges FTC to reconsider non-compete ban for the alternative asset management industry [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The Managed Funds Association (MFA), the global trade association representing the alternative asset management industry, submitted a comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements. MFA's letter suggests a carveout
19 Apr. 2023 U.S. venture capital firms are showing progress in diversity [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: U.S. venture capital firms are showing some progress in increasing gender, racial and ethnic diversity, but gains are small and uneven. More VC firms are incorporating DEI strategies, said the "VC Human Capital Survey," powered by Venture Forward, the National Ventu
19 Apr. 2023 Almost three-quarters of institutional investors plan to increase their private equity allocation [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Globally, more than 70% of institutional investors intend to increase their allocations to private equity this year, though it remains to be seen if recent upheavals have changed that outlook, said a survey. According to the BlackRock Alternatives survey, more than
18 Apr. 2023 Investors still expect a recession in 2023 [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: Expectations of recession go in all directions these days. Some anticipate it, others just don't see it. Economist polls have suggested the high likelihood of a recession in the US and the eurozone for nearly a year. Only in January, a
18 Apr. 2023 Global fintech funding fell by a third globally to $63bn in 2022 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global fintech funding saw a massive deceleration in the last quarter of 2022, registering only 599 rounds for $8 billion, compared to nearly 1,000 rounds worth $26 billion in the year-ago period, said a study. The fintech funding fell by a third globally to $63 billio
18 Apr. 2023 BPOC gets Blackstone, Apollo backing to establish a $425m continuation fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Chicago healthcare investor BPOC has hit a $425m close for its first continuation vehicle co-led by investment funds affiliated with Apollo S3, Blackstone Strategic Partners, and Five Arrows. The pure-play healthcare investor said in a press note that the continuat
17 Apr. 2023 PE and VC firms are cautious about deal-making activity and pessimistic about fundraising this year [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Private equity, venture capital firms wary about deal-making, fundraising environment, said a study. According to the S&P Global Market Intelligence 2023 Private Equity Outlook Survey, 45% of private equity executives surveyed expect fundraising conditions in their
17 Apr. 2023 Gensler says he wants more focus on hedge funds oversight [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said in a congressional hearing at the end of March that the SEC "requires new tools, expertise, and resources" to combat misconduct in the crypto space,
14 Apr. 2023 Hunter Point acquires minority stake in secondaries specialist Coller Capital [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: Hunter Point Capital, a New York City-based investment firm focused on minority stakes in middle-market alternative asset managers, has made a strategic minority investment in Coller Capita
14 Apr. 2023 Pantheon racks up more than $2.4bn for the fifth co-investment fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global private markets investor Pantheon has picked up more than $2.4bn for its latest private equity co-investment fund, which will allow the private markets investor to buy out small and midsized businesses. The specialist global private equity fund investor said
14 Apr. 2023 Warren Equity Partners amasses over $1.4bn for the fourth fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Warren Equity Partners (WEP), a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market operating companies primarily in North America, has struck a $1.4bn hard cap close for its fourth flagship fundraise, beating its $1.2bn target. The Jacksonville Beach, FL-based
13 Apr. 2023 Pension funds/wealth managers plan to increase allocations to alternatives [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The next 12 months will see portfolios managed by professional investors increase their allocation to alternatives, according to new research from Managing Partners Group (MPG), the international asset management group. This future increase comes as 97% have already incre
13 Apr. 2023 Sean Tan joins Asia Genesis Asset Management [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Asia Genesis, a Singapore-based, global macro hedge fund manager, has appointed Sean Tan as its Head of Trading, Partner. Sean will work closely with the firm's Chief Investment Officer and veteran trader, Chua Soon Hock, in managing the firm's flagship macro hedge fun
13 Apr. 2023 HPS Investment clinches $17bn strategic investment fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global credit investment firm HPS Investment Partners closed, a new junior credit fund, HPS Strategic Investment Partners V at $17 billion in investible capital, which includes $12 billion in equity commitments. According to a media release from the credit-focu
13 Apr. 2023 Carmel racks up over $1.58bn for eighth investment fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Carmel Partners, an institutional investment manager, has completed capital-raising for its latest investment vehicle, Carmel Partners Investment Fund 8, through which it has raised $1.58 billion, topping its $1.5 billion target. At $1.58 billion, Fund 8 is Carmel&
12 Apr. 2023 Allocations to private equity and real estate in the UK and Europe to increase in 2023 [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Crestbridge, a private equity and real estate administration solutions provider, has released a new report, Insights into the future of alternatives investments, shedding light on the asset classes and domiciles that are expected to see increased allocations over t
12 Apr. 2023 Blackstone amasses $30.4 bn for new global opportunistic real estate fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: American alternative investment management company Blackstone announced the close of its largest real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners X, at $30.4 billion. In a media release, the private equity behemoth said that the largest real estate or private equi
12 Apr. 2023 Gapstow credit hedge fund index up 1.3% in Q1 [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: This first quarter was a strong but volatile quarter for credit markets, according to Gapstow, a New York City-based investment adviser that focuses on alternative credit. Gapstow has just published its Q1 2023 performanc
12 Apr. 2023 Advisors turn to white label funds as demand for alternative investments rise [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: According to CAIS, an alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, the demand for customised white label funds continues to increase among independent broker-dealers
11 Apr. 2023 MJ Hudson to join Apex Group [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - MJ Hudson, the end-to-end solutions provider to the asset management industry, announces that it has entered into an agreement for the bulk of its operating businesses to join Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider. Subject to shareholder approval, the
11 Apr. 2023 Real estate and private debt are top choices as family offices turn to alternatives [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The strong performance of alternative assets is driving a long-term switch to investing in alternatives for the family office sector, new global research from Ocorian, the specialist global provider of services to high net worth individuals, family offices, financial inst
11 Apr. 2023 Global M&A deals activity remains slow in Q1 2023, S&P says [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: According to the S&P Global Market Intelligence report, Q1 2023 finished with three pending globally announced M&A big deals, each with a value of at least $10 billion, after two such transactions were announced in March. Since the start of 2018, only the 2022 third
10 Apr. 2023 Hedge fund performance mixed in March as bank risk soars [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge funds posted mixed performance in March as bank risk soared amidst instability and dislocations resulting from several bank failures and the acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index (FWC) declined an estimated -0.8 percent for the
10 Apr. 2023 Efficient Capital Management hires Joe McGinnis as regional director, wealth management [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Efficient Capital Management, a provider of managed futures solutions, announced the hiring of Joe McGinnis as Regional Director, Wealth Management. Curt Bradshaw, Efficient's Managing Director, commented "Efficient believes that all investors deserve access to world
06 Apr. 2023 Global pension funds under-allocate to private equity, says S&P [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global pension funds allocation to private equity under target for the first quarter of 2023, said a study. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence and Preqin, the pension funds ended the first quarter slightly under-allocated to private equity compared to thei
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