Private equity investors are increasingly expecting a build-up of so-called “zombie funds” as sluggish deal activity and weak exit markets continue to weigh on portfolio turnover, according to report by Bloomberg citing a survey conducted by secondaries specialist Coller Capital.
Global private investment firm The Carlyle Group is introducing a new portfolio risk framework designed to incorporate the insurance implications of extreme weather events directly into asset valuation and investment decision-making, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The US–Iran framework agreement includes the creation of a $300bn private-sector investment vehicle aimed at supporting reconstruction and economic development in Iran, with more than half of the capital already committed, according to a report by Reuters citing an unnamed source familiar with the discussions.
Swiss private markets manager Partners Group is to restructure its London-listed private equity investment trust in an effort to manage growing investor redemption pressure and narrow the persistent gap between share price and net asset value, according top a report by Reuters.
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is turning to private debt providers to support a €10bn transaction aimed at increasing his stake in family holding company Delfin, as traditional bank lenders step back from the proposed financing package, according to a report by Reuters.
A growing share of institutional investors plan to raise allocations to emerging markets private credit over the next two years, despite persistent concerns over risk and limited current exposure, according to a report by Reuters citing a new survey by Gemcorp.
Clearlake Capital Group has closed its eighth flagship private-equity fund with $14.8bn in commitments, marking one of the largest fundraises in recent years as the firm continues to scale its platform amid a challenging fundraising environment, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Institutional investors are taking a more cautious and granular approach to private market allocations in the wake of recent liquidity pressures at major fund managers, according to a report by Reuters citing pension fund advisers in Switzerland.
Advent International is nearing a final close on a $26bn flagship buyout fund, positioning it among the largest private equity vehicles raised globally in recent years, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
BlackRock has limited investor withdrawals from its $13bn HPS Corporate Lending Fund for a second consecutive quarter, after redemption requests continued to exceed the amount the fund is able to return under its liquidity framework, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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