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Ares Management set to enter S&P 500

Ares Management will join the S&P 500 on 11 December before the market opens, becoming the latest alternative asset manager to enter the benchmark, according to a report by Reuters citing S&P Dow Jones Indices.

EQT moves to reassure investors over co-investment fee plans

Swedish investment firm EQT has sought to reassure institutional investors that it does not plan to charge fees on co-investments following comments by Chief Executive Per Franzen that raised concerns among clients, according to a report by Bloomberg.

HongShan submits €2.5bn offer for Permira-owned Golden Goose

China-based HongShan Capital Group has submitted a €2.5bn ($2.91bn) offer to buy Italian luxury sneaker maker Golden Goose from private equity firm Permira, according to a report by la Repubblica. The parties are reportedly aiming to sign a deal by Christmas.

KKR steps up Middle East push with Abu Dhabi office and $2bn deployment

KKR has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi as the private equity giant accelerates its investment push across the Middle East, signalling growing long-term ambition in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg. The move marks the firm’s third Middle East base after Dubai and Riyadh.

Expedition raises $375m Fund III

Expedition Growth Capital, a software-specialist growth equity firm, has raised its third fund of $375m, continuing its focus on partnering with growing companies from across Europe that have built high-quality products and customer bases, without venture capital.

Advent considers offshore expansion for Automic after $725m acquisition

Advent International is assessing offshore growth options for Automic following completion of its $725m acquisition of the share registry, technology and fund services provider, according to a report by Financial Review, as the firm makes new appointments to the company’s board.

EQT weighs higher charges on institutional co-investors

EQT is considering introducing fees for institutional investors on co-investments, as rising allocations from wealthy individuals reduce its reliance on traditional LPs, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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