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Argand Partners appoints Vice President

Middle-market private equity firm Argand Partners has promoted Gerald Lizzo to Vice President. Lizzo originally joined the firm in 2023 as an Associate and was subsequently elevated to Senior Associate in April 2025.

OceanSound Partners closes Fund III at $3.4bn

Growth-focused private equity firm OceanSound Partners has completed the final close of its third fund, OceanSound Partners Fund III, LP, with $3.0bn in capital commitments plus an additional $0.4bn for related co-investment vehicles.

PE exits slow as AI disruption and geopolitical tensions weigh on markets

Private equity firms have sharply reduced asset sales in early 2026, as a combination of artificial intelligence-driven volatility and escalating geopolitical risks – particularly conflict involving Iran – adds fresh strain to an already fragile exit environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Jolt Capital appoints Value Creation Partner

Growth-focused European private equity firm Jolt Capital has named Dr Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective 1 May, 2026. Based in Montreal, Akhavan will join Jolt’s newly formed value creation team to enhance portfolio company performance and support international growth initiatives.

BoE’s Bailey warns private credit risks could echo 2008 crisis

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has cautioned that recent failures in the private credit sector should not be dismissed as isolated incidents, highlighting the market’s opacity and its potential to amplify shocks reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report by Reuters.

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