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19 Oct. 2022 EQT Exeter raises $3bn for a new industrial fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global real estate firm EQT Exeter announced that it had closed its EQT Exeter Industrial Core-Plus Fund IV at an oversubscribed $3 billion in equity commitments, exceeding the $2.5 billion goal. EQT Exeter, the real estate division of the global investment organiz
19 Oct. 2022 More institutional investors sign biodiversity pledge [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: More asset owners and managers have signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge, and now represent $15.9 trillion in assets and 111 signatories from 20 countries. abrdn plc, Aéma Groupe, Pictet Group, Schroders and Velliv Pension and Livsforsikring A/S among 13 new s
19 Oct. 2022 Global deal activity down 7% with a total of 50,115 deals during Q1-Q3 2022 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global deal activity was down 7% to a total of 50,115 deals ( during Q1-Q3 2022, compared to the announcement of 53,885 deals during Q1-Q3 2021, as volatile market conditions taking a toll on deal-making sentiments, said a study. The deals are comprising mergers & a
18 Oct. 2022 The emergence of a new class of super-rich: Henley & Partners [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - It's an age-old question: how much money do you need to be considered super-wealthy? A new landmark report on the rise of the centi-millionaire reveals that although a handful of the world's billionaires such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Roman Abramovich, an
18 Oct. 2022 Hedge funds lose 2.1% in September, but still offer some protection against a volatile market backdrop [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index fell 2.1% in September. Despite the loss, hedge funds offered some protection against a volatile market backdrop that saw the S&P 500 decline 9.3%. CTA/managed futures was the top-performing strategy in September with gains of 1.5%, i
18 Oct. 2022 60% of asset owners in North America made ESG investing a strategic goal [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: According to the latest report from Ninety One, a global investment manager with $154 billion in assets, 60 percent of asset owners in North America has made ESG investing a strategic goal. The study surveyed 300 senior professionals at global asset-owner instituti
17 Oct. 2022 Clearview hits hard cap close by hauling in $850m for its fifth flagship buyout fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Clearview Capital, a private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and recapitalization of North American companies, has closed its Clearview Capital Fund V at its hard cap of $850 million. The Stamford, CT-headquartered private equity firm said in a media
17 Oct. 2022 Global Impact funds hit $1tn [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Investor allocations to impact investing, which targets specific environmental, social, or governance outcomes instead of just screening for ESG risks, now stands at $1.164 trillion, said a study. According to Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), more than 3,349
17 Oct. 2022 CapDyn raises $508m for clean energy infrastructure fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global asset manager Capital Dynamics (CapDyn) has closed its latest renewable energy fund - Capital Dynamics Clean Energy Infrastructure IX (CEI IX) - with EUR 521m ($508m) in capital commitments. The private asset management firm said in a press release that C
14 Oct. 2022 Sunstone Partners raises $925m for Fund III [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Sunstone Partners, a growth equity firm based in San Mateo, California, announced the final institutional close of its oversubscribed $925m third fund, Sunstone Partners III, at its hard cap. The company specializes in growth equity investments in technology-enabled
14 Oct. 2022 Institutional investors eager to utilize the services of outsourced chief investment officers [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Though the OCIO market is not growing as quickly as anticipated, institutional investors are eager to utilize the services of outsourced chief investment officers, said a survey. NEPC 2022 Governance Survey, which examines how institutions like pensions, endowments
14 Oct. 2022 Climate commitments by Climate Action 100+ investors not backed by credible plans [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Decarbonization strategies are not keeping pace with the commitments being made by some of the world's most polluting companies, Climate Action 100+ (CA100+)'s latest Net Zero Company Benchmark update has found. Climate Action 100+, which represents 700 investors wi
14 Oct. 2022 Asset managers face 'fierce' competition as the global money management industry growth slows [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Competition among asset managers will become "fierce" in the coming decade as growth in the money management industry slows, said a study. According to a research report by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc, as competition heats up between both challenger
13 Oct. 2022 Younger investors are turning to alternatives, sustainability and digital assets [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: US$84 trillion is expected to pass from the wealthy baby boomers to Gen X and millennials through 2045. This shift in influence and control over wealth could have significant implications for families, wealth managers, charitable organizations, and financial markets going
13 Oct. 2022 Veritas amasses $10.7 bln for the flagship fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: New York-based private-equity firm Veritas Capital closed its eighth flagship fund, Veritas Capital Fund VIII, at $10.7 billion. The buyout fund was "significantly oversubscribed," as demand exceeded its hard cap and the initial target of $8.5 billion, said a press
13 Oct. 2022 141 private debt funds raise $174bn YTD [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The hiatus in global bond markets could accelerate the move by some investors into private debt, said a study. According to Preqin Pro, so far this year, a total of $174bn has been raised for 141 private debt funds globally. "This compares favorably with $178b
13 Oct. 2022 Hollywood mogul's firm raises $1.6bn for HCP Studio Fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Los Angeles-based Hackman Capital Partners has $1.4 billion of commitments for its HCP Studio Fund from investors including sovereign wealth funds, pensions, and family offices, exceeding its initial target of $1 billion and its initial cap of $1.25 billion Some of
13 Oct. 2022 Canada Pension Plan joins Constellation consortium [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, operating as CPP Investments, has joined Capital Constellation, the consortium of institutional asset owners in Europe, North America, and the Persian Gulf. Managed by private equity and alternative investment manager, Wafra
13 Oct. 2022 Report on SPVs highlights continued interest in private investments [more]
B. G., Opalesque Geneva: Within the alternative investments industry, the demand by investors for customized investment opportunities has continued, and is only growing, according to Kevin Neubauer, a partner in the Investment Management Group of Seward & Kissel. "We expect the formation of custo
12 Oct. 2022 BNY Mellon, the world's largest custodian bank, launches crypto services [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY Mellon), America's oldest bank, has set up a new unit dedicated to providing its clients with 'an integrated service' for digital assets, which would cover classic cryptocurrencies and could be extended to stablecoins. The world&#
12 Oct. 2022 Sustainable investing now 'truly mainstream', poll finds [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Sustainable investing has gone "truly mainstream" worldwide and is now even more popular among institutional investors in the Asia Pacific compared to their global peers, according to a new survey. The survey conducted by FTSE Russell has found that 86 percent of gl
11 Oct. 2022 Andera Partners raises its largest life sciences fund at $443m [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Andera Life Sciences, the business line specializing in innovative therapeutics and medical technologies Venture capitalist Andera Partners, has raised €456m ($443m) for its biggest-ever life sciences fund. According to a press release from the player in private c
11 Oct. 2022 Global ESG institutional investments to jump 84% to hit $34tn by 2026 [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global value of environmental, social, and governance funds will surge to nearly $34tn by 2026 as investors look to profit from a transition to green energy, said a study. ESG-focused institutional investment is seen soaring 84% to US$33.9 trillion in 2026, maki
11 Oct. 2022 Institutional investors add private credit investments alongside their public fixed-income allocations [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Many institutional investors are adding private credit investments alongside their public fixed-income allocations, said a survey. Around one-third of investors (31%) elected to reduce their traditional fixed income allocations in favor of alternatives over the last
10 Oct. 2022 Blackstone's Carol Kim named recipient of 100 Women in Finance 2022 APAC Industry Leadership Award [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - 100 Women in Finance (100WF), a global finance industry organization, announced that Carol Kim, Senior Managing Director and Asia Pacific Head of Institutional Client Solutions at Blackstone, will receive its 2022 APAC Industry Leadership Award. The Award is presente
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