FIFA has abandoned plans to create a $20bn commercial entity and sell a 20% stake to private investors after facing widespread opposition from football governing bodies and member associations, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Blue Owl Capital has appointed former Barclays executive Takeo Ikemori as co-head of its Japan business, reinforcing the alternative asset manager’s expansion in one of the world’s largest institutional investment markets, according to a report by the Japan Times.
Ares Management is open to expanding its presence in private equity through acquisitions, with chief executive Michael Arougheti indicating the alternative asset manager would benefit from a larger buyout business if the right opportunity emerges, according to a report by Reuters.
Private equity firms Blackstone and Permira received a subdued reception from public market investors on Thursday as portfolio companies Jersey Mike’s and Reformation made their stock market debuts, according to a report by the Financial Times.
UK private equity deal activity remained resilient during the first half of 2026, with firms continuing to pursue buyouts and bolt-on acquisitions despite geopolitical uncertainty and a broader slowdown in mergers and acquisitions, according to new analysis from RSM UK.
Omers has appointed Adam Buzanis as head of funds as the Canadian pension fund continues to expand its private equity fund investment platform and increase its focus on co-investments and external manager relationships, according to a report by Bloomberg.
US insurance regulators are increasing their scrutiny of complex structured investment products developed by private capital firms, warning that their growing use on insurers’ balance sheets could introduce hidden risks, according to a report by the Financial Times.
KKR delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results after completing a record level of private equity exits, highlighting the firm’s ability to generate liquidity for investors despite a challenging environment for private markets, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Private credit borrowers are increasingly finding more competitive financing terms in Europe than in the US, as intense competition among European lenders contrasts with a US market constrained by elevated redemption requests and weaker capital deployment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
CVC Capital Partners reported stronger-than-expected first-half results, with higher fundraising activity, rising fee-paying assets under management and record portfolio realisations helping the private equity manager outperform market forecasts, according to a report by Reuters.
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