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Private markets investors increasingly favour India over peers in APAC

India is emerging as a preferred destination for private markets investment in Asia-Pacific, as global investors seek scale and resilience amid slowing activity elsewhere in the region, according to a report by Reuters citing a survey by McKinsey and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association.

Amundi to manage €350m private markets mandate

European asset manager Amundi has been appointed to manage a multi-management mandate worth €350m, invested in private equity and private debt, on behalf of French public reinsurance company Caisse Centrale de Réassurance.

Capital Group and KKR launch retail-focused fund

Capital Group and KKR have launched a new investment fund aimed at broadening access to private equity for individual investors. The fund – Capital Group KKR U.S. Equity+ – combines investments in private companies with publicly listed US equities, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Charterhouse raises €1bn first close for CCP XII

Charterhouse Capital Partners has secured approximately €1bn at the first close of its latest flagship fund, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The firm is targeting €1.5bn for Charterhouse Capital Partners XII, with a final close expected in the coming months.

Former IFM team launches Black Kite Partners with AUD500m fund

Three former members of IFM Investors’ private equity unit have launched a new investment firm, raising AUD500m ($353m) for their debut vehicle, according to a report by Bloomberg. David Odgers, Adrian Kerley, and Stuart Wardman-Browne have established Black Kite Partners, a private markets manager focused on technology.

Ares closes Convergint continuation fund

Ares Management Corp has closed an $850m continuation vehicle to hold portfolio company Convergint Technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg. Leonard Green & Partners acted as lead investor in the fund, with participation from the alternatives business of Goldman Sachs.

Blackstone credit fund meets record 7.9% redemption requests

Blackstone is allowing investors to redeem a record 7.9% of shares in its flagship private credit vehicle, Blackstone Private Credit Fund, marking the latest sign of pressure across the private credit market, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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