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Fed monitoring private credit for potential risks, Powell says

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is closely watching the private credit sector for signs of stress, but currently does not see threats that could trigger a wider financial system crisis, according to a report by Reuters.

Advent acquires Natura stake as founders step down

Brazilian cosmetics group Natura has agreed to sell an 8–10% stake to US private equity firm Advent International at an average price of 9.75 reais ($1.86) per share, according to a report by Reuters citing a recent company filing.

Ares, Antares launch $1.7bn private credit continuation fund

Ares Management and Antares Capital have teamed up to create a $1.7bn continuation vehicle to recapitalise a portfolio of private-credit assets, marking their second such vehicle together in the past year, according to a report by teh Wall Street Journal.

Blackstone closes $6.3bn life sciences fund

Blackstone Inc has raised $6.3bn for its latest life-sciences fund, Blackstone Life Sciences VI, marking the firm’s largest capital raise for backing late-stage clinical trials of drugs and medical technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Patria Private Equity names new Chair

Patria Private Equity Trust PLC has appointed Duncan Budge as its new chair following the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting, according to a report by Alliance News. Budge replaces Alan Devine, who has stepped down as both director and chair.

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