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FCERA commits additional $140m to alternatives

The Fresno County Employees’ Retirement Association has approved $140m in new commitments to alternative investment funds during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report by Pension & Investments Online citing a letter from retirement investment officer Conor Hinds.

BV sells TopBloc to ASGN Incorporated

BV Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm focused on the tech-enabled business services, software, and IT services sectors, has agreed to sell TopBloc, a tech-enabled Workday consultancy, to ASGN Incorporated.

Ares names two Co-Presidents amid ambitious growth plans

Ares Management has elevated two senior partners, Kipp deVeer and Blair Jacobson, to the newly created roles of Co-Presidents, as the firm aims to nearly double its assets under management over the next four years, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Oregon Investment Council commits $795m to alternatives

Oregon Investment Council, which manages the $100.1bn Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Tigard, has made a total of $795m in commitments to alternative investment funds, according to a report by Pensions & Investments Online.

Digital private equity manager Moonfare launches in Australia

Digital private equity manager Moonfare has expanded its operations to Australia, providing eligible investors in the country with access to carefully curated funds from top-tier private equity managers such as KKR, EQT, and the Carlyle Group.

Monroe Capital hires Director, Business Development and opens Australia office

Monroe Capital, an investment firm specialising in private credit markets, has expanded its platform to Australia with the appointment of Galen Fu as Director, Business Development. Fu will be based in the firm’s Sydney office and will be responsible for client servicing and capital raising across Australia.

Tech Stocks

Global PE assets hit record $10.8tn

The total market value of private equity assets hit a new global high of $10.8tn at the end of 2024, increasing by 11.6% since 2023, according to new analysis from Ocorian, a specialist in fund administration, capital markets, corporate, and fiduciary services.

Goldman Sachs aims to raise $3bn for Climate Credit Fund

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is targeting up to $3bn for its new West Street Climate Credit Fund, a strategy designed to finance businesses driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, according to a report by Pension & Investments Online citing sources familiar with the plans.

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