Managers
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.
Apollo Global Management is planning to establish a second US headquarters, with south Florida and Texas among the locations under consideration, according to a report by Bloomberg citing comments by a company spokesperson.
US private equity-backed companies raised approximately $94 billion in leveraged loans and high-yield bonds last year to finance payouts to their sponsors, according to a report by Bloomberg citing analysis by Moody’s Ratings.
Several of Wall Street’s largest private credit managers, including Blackstone, Ares Management, and KKR have received inquiries from the Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee regarding the operations of their private credit funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
KKR is broadening its footprint in Japan across private equity, credit, insurance, and real estate, driven by recent corporate governance reforms and persistent inflation, according to a report by Reuters citing the firm’s chief investment officer Henry McVey.
Shares in 3i Group fell sharply on Thursday after its largest portfolio company, Action, reported softer-than-expected trading at the start of 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Carlyle Group and KKR have been selected by the US Army to construct two large-scale data centres to support the military’s expanding use of artificial intelligence, with each project valued at roughly $2bn, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Permira, the €85bn ($98bn) global private equity group active in technology lending, is exploring opportunities in software loans that have been hit hard by market fears over artificial intelligence disruption, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Arxis, an aerospace and defence components manufacturer backed by private equity firm Arcline Investment Management, has filed for a US initial public offering, reporting a sharp increase in revenue ahead of a potential listing, according to a report by Reuters.
OpenAI is offering enhanced financial terms to private equity firms as it seeks to secure partnerships to accelerate enterprise adoption of its technology, intensifying competition with Anthropic, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
