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08 Dec. 2022 Thoma Bravo bags $32.4bn for three tech-focused funds [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Technology-focused Thoma Bravo said it drew in $32.4 billion in capital commitments for three private equity funds. According to a media release from the private equity firm that specializes in software deals, it collected $24.3 billion for its flagship buyout vehi
07 Dec. 2022 Digital transition tops agenda at wealth management firms [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A majority of 86% of wealth management firms believe digital is a key priority ahead of the coming year, and are currently implementing at least one digital initiative, said a study. Meanwhile, 50% of firms were investing more than 10% of operating expenditure in d
07 Dec. 2022 One Peak's third fund capped at $1bn [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: One Peak, an investor in growth stage B2B software companies in Europe and Israel, has closed the One Peak Growth III fund at its hard cap of $1 billion. According to a media release from the London-based VC firm, One Peak Growth III was significantly oversubscribed
06 Dec. 2022 Privium Fund Management accelerates global growth into the US with opening of New York office [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Privium Fund Management announced the opening of its first US office in January 2023, which will be located in 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, New York. Privium Fund Management Services LLC is an unregulated entity. It will support portfolio managers, traders and asset
06 Dec. 2022 Former SEC chief economist flags fundamental flaws with SEC dealer rule, MFA proposes alternative approach [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Managed Funds Association (MFA), the trade association for the global alternative asset management industry, submitted an economic study and a comment letter on proposed rules to define the terms "dealer" and "government securities dealer" to the U.S. Securities and Excha
06 Dec. 2022 AlbaCore Capital raises $2.3bn for its third private lending fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: European credit specialist AlbaCore Capital Group has held a final close on its third flagship fund, AlbaCore Partners III Fund, on EUR 2.2bn ($2.3bn), surpassing its EUR 2bn target. The London-based alternative investment manager said in a media release that the re
05 Dec. 2022 CVC Capital racks up $6.5bn for its latest European direct lending fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: CVC Credit, the global credit management business of CVC Capital Partners, has closed its third European direct lending fund, EUDL III, at €6.3 billion ($6.5 billion). The Luxembourg-based French private equity and investment advisory firm said in a press rele
05 Dec. 2022 Alternatives in retail investor portfolios a $1 trillion-plus market opportunity [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: The rise of digital platforms that enable investors to own stakes in art, wine, farmland, metals and other alternative assets (alts) has democratized an asset class once only available to institutional and ultra-high net worth investors, according to a recent survey of ac
02 Dec. 2022 Investcorp to acquire US private credit manager Marble Point [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, announced it has agreed to acquire Marble Point Credit Management LLC (Marble Point), a leading US-based CLO manager. Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "The proposed acquisition of Marble Point
02 Dec. 2022 Hedge fund redemptions spike in September but are lower quarter over quarter [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge fund redemptions grew in September to -$48.59 billion (-0.98% of industry assets), according to the Barclay Fund Flow Indicator published by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. A -$185.16 billion trading loss during the month brought total hedge
02 Dec. 2022 Institutional investors with $30tn AUM signs on to human rights initiative [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: More than 220 investors collectively representing US$30 trillion in assets under management (AUM) have signed up to a plan to push companies over social issues and human rights, with an initial focus on firms in the mining, metals and renewables sectors. Dubbed '
02 Dec. 2022 APAC family offices eye increased alternative investments [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Family offices in the Asia Pacific (APAC) plan to invest more in private assets such as private equity, venture capital, and real estate to diversify their portfolios. They are also increasingly investing in digital assets to offset losses from traditional investment
02 Dec. 2022 Study finds Article 9 funds not so green [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Half of 'sustainable' funds invest in fossil fuels, according to a new investigation published by a consortium of European media. The NGO Reclaim Finance flagged research by Follow the Money. European asset managers, including Amundi, AXA IM, and BNP Paribas
01 Dec. 2022 Golding study: funds of funds reduce volatility in private markets by 90% [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Golding Capital Partners, a European independent asset manager for alternative investments, has quantified in a new study the diversification advantages of private market funds of funds compared with individual funds and direct investments in operating portfolio companies
01 Dec. 2022 World's largest asset owners in $26tn record, pension funds remain the biggest group [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The world's 100 largest asset owners are responsible for a record US$25.7trn of assets, as of year-end 2021, according to a study by the Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI). The Asset Owner 100 - 2022 report, in its fifth year, revealed that total assets among the la
01 Dec. 2022 35% of institutional Investors investing in ESG, down from 49% in 2021 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A survey found 35% of institutional investors incorporated ESG factors into investment decisions, representing a 14 percentage point decrease from 2021. According to Callan's 10th annual ESG Survey, 53% of foundations incorporated ESG, the highest adoption rate
30 Nov. 2022 Cerulli: Asset managers explore replicating investment strategies using SMAs and CITs   [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Separately managed accounts (SMAs) and collective investment trusts (CITs) have seen growth rates not far behind that of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in recent years. Asset managers are trying to keep pace with the requests of legacy mutual fund clients that want similar
30 Nov. 2022 Eaton Partners adds to GP stakes team [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Eaton Partners, one of the largest placement agents and financial advisory firms and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp., is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Korchinski as a Director, who will spearhead the firm's new GP Stakes Advisory practice.
30 Nov. 2022 Investors turn to arbitrage hedge funds [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The strong performance of hedge funds using arbitrage investment strategies during recent market volatility is set to boost the sector over the next year, new research from international asset management company Managing Partners Group (MPG) shows. Its study with 100 p
30 Nov. 2022 Marsh makes Knowles global head of private equity [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced the appointment of Paul Knowles as Global Head of its Private Equity and M&A (PEMA) Practice, Marsh Specialty, effective 1 January 2023. Currently the Head of Marsh Specialty, Continental Europe
30 Nov. 2022 SBAI publishes guidance on internal governance - a roadmap for asset managers [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI), an active alliance of institutional investors and alternative asset managers, published new guidance for asset managers: Internal Governance - A Roadmap for Asset Managers. The SBAI and its Governance Working Gro
30 Nov. 2022 83% of private Investors are considering adding new private equity allocations in the next 12 months: Survey [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Investors are doubling down on private equity, despite the macro headwinds as 83 percent are considering making new allocations to the asset class in the next 12 months, said a survey. According to the survey by Moonfare, the global digital private equity platform,
29 Nov. 2022 iM Global Partner launches managed futures fund [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - iM Global Partner announced it will launch a new UCITS fund, the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Fund with its Partner, Dynamic Beta investments, to enable European investors to access the increasingly popular managed futures market. Dynamic Beta investments (DBi) is a pione
29 Nov. 2022 Adams Street Partners ends 2022 funds program with $1.1 billion in comittments [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Adams Street Partners, LLC, a private markets investment firm with more than $52 billion in assets under management, has held the final closing of the Adams Street 2022 Global Fund Program with approximately $1.1 billion in committed capital. The Global Fund Program is a
29 Nov. 2022 Macquarie raises $13.16bn for its network infrastructure fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Australia's Macquarie Asset Management has raised a total of EUR 12.6 billion ($13.16bn) of commitments for its Super Core Infrastructure Fund to invest in European infrastructure assets. The global asset manager said in a statement that it has raised the capita
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