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MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo has been summoned to appear before the National Assembly audit for the second consecutive year.
MBK Partners Chairman Michael ByungJu Kim has been summoned to a parliamentary audit for the second consecutive year, where lawmakers will scrutinize the private equity firm's handling of Homeplus, ac
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TPG Raises $10 Billion for Second Climate Private Equity Fund; to Close for New Cash
TPG Raises $10 Billion for Second Climate Private Equity Fund; to Close for New Cash
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Private equity giants Blackstone, KKR, and others have poured over $5.3 billion into the off-grid power market for AI data centers.
Wallstreetcn.com reports that private equity giants such as Blackstone, KKR, Apollo, and Brookfield are heavily investing in off-grid power solutions to address the power bottleneck of AI data centers
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Japanese motor maker Nidec to sell electronic parts unit Nidec Components to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group for over 100 billion yen ($636 million).
The deal is part of Nidec's restructuring efforts and follows its expected booking of several hundred billion yen in impairment losses related to its electric vehicles business and accounting irregula
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Golden Gate Capital Sued by Policyholders Over $2.2 Billion Capital Shortfall at Insurer
Policyholders of life insurer PHL Variable Insurance Co. are suing its private equity owner, Golden Gate Capital, alleging self-dealing and mismanagement that led to a $2.2 billion capital shortfall f
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Singapore's Temasek acquires 9% stake in Italian private equity firm FSI SGR.
Singapore's state-owned investment company Temasek Holdings has acquired a 9% stake in Italian private equity firm FSI Management Company for an undisclosed sum, according to a joint statement. Temase
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Dividend Slowdown Sees Wealthy Turn to Private Equity Holdings for Loans
Wealthy individuals are reportedly following pension funds and institutional investors in turning to net asset value (NAV) loans, collateralized by private equity holdings, as the pace of distribution
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Financial Times Analysis: US Housing Crisis Puts Private Equity in Midterm Election Spotlight, Institutional Investors Blamed for Driving Up Costs
Financial Times Analysis: US Housing Crisis Puts Private Equity in Midterm Election Spotlight, Institutional Investors Blamed for Driving Up Costs
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UK fintech Monzo in talks with Brazil’s Nubank about sale
The UK fintech company Monzo is also in discussions with private equity firms about selling a significant stake in the business, according to the Financial Times.
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Blackstone’s Top Private-Equity Executive Is Preparing to Leave Firm
Joseph Baratta, Blackstone's global head of private equity since 2012 and a board member, is preparing to leave the firm around the end of this year. He would be the latest of several senior executive
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Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reportedly in $3.2 billion buyout talks with private equity after red-yeast scandal
Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., a health products company, is said to be considering a potential buyout offer of more than ¥500 billion ($3.2 billion) from private equity investors. This comes a
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AI Bull Dan Ives Launches AI-Focused Closed-End Fund to Invest in Private Companies
Artificial intelligence bull Dan Ives is starting a closed-end fund to bet on private companies, joining a rush of firms offering stakes in hot startups to public market investors.
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Financial Times Analysis: Private Equity's Growth Model Has Collapsed
The Financial Times analysis indicates that the private equity industry's growth was once built on clear agreements with investors, but this model has now collapsed.
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Boston Consulting Group: Swiss Deal Volume Rebounds to $44 Billion in First Eight Months of the Year, Large Corporate Deals Squeeze Private Equity
Swiss deal value rose by a fifth to $44 billion in the first eight months of this year, slightly above the eight-year average, signaling a recovery in Swiss deal activity, according to a report by Bos
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Private equity firms are reportedly considering another bid for China Evergrande's Evergrande Property Services Group.
Private equity firms that previously eyed Evergrande Property Services Group Ltd. are considering new acquisition offers for the Hong Kong-listed property management company, according to people famil
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LGT Capital Partners Continues Deploying Capital into China's Private-Equity Market, Largely in Small to Middle Market, While Others Pull Back
LGT Capital Partners Continues Deploying Capital into China's Private-Equity Market, Largely in Small to Middle Market, While Others Pull Back
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The Wall Street Journal Analysis: Federal Reserve Rate Hikes to Worsen Private Equity Market Woes
The Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates on Wednesday is expected to exacerbate problems within private equity funds' portfolios. Investors are rushing to withdraw capital from a record
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PE Co-investments and Direct Investments Expected to Surpass Traditional Funds as Top Capital Source Within Five Years, Survey Shows Record 2026 Volumes Over $215 Billion
A survey by investment bank Houlihan Lokey, polling 56 active buyers, found 78% expect combined volumes for co-investments and direct investments to set a record in 2026, surpassing last year's estima
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives closes $11.7 billion private equity fund
Goldman Sachs Alternatives announced on Tuesday it has completed fundraising for its latest private equity funds and related vehicles, totaling $11.7 billion. The sum includes $9.6 billion for its fla
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HSBC Private Bank launches Access platform in Singapore, offering institutional-style investments to UHNW clients
The platform, already available in Hong Kong, provides qualifying ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices with opportunities in high-growth innovation businesses, including venture capital
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Blackstone is reportedly exiting dating app Bumble, having achieved a 98% internal rate of return through systematic operations, despite Bumble's stock price plummeting 96% since its IPO.
Blackstone Inc. is reportedly completing its exit from dating app Bumble Inc., despite Bumble's stock price having fallen by approximately 96.1% since its 2021 IPO. Blackstone acquired a majority stak
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Brooks Automation, owned by U.S. private equity firm THL, has confidentially filed for an IPO.
Brooks Automation, owned by U.S. private equity firm THL, has confidentially filed for an IPO.
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Private Equity's AI Binge Tests Investors' Appetite for Risk
Some of the world’s biggest investors are pushing money managers to disclose more information on their AI-related holdings, as investment firms including Apollo Global Management Inc. and Blackstone I
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Bloomberg: Private Equity Firms' Aggressive Tactics in Corporate Distress Will Lead to a 60 Basis Point Increase in Lending Costs
Bloomberg: Private Equity Firms' Aggressive Tactics in Corporate Distress Will Lead to a 60 Basis Point Increase in Lending Costs
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Bloomberg: Weil Gotshal Private Equity Partner Lewis Blakey to Join Simpson Thacher
Lewis Blakey, a private equity partner at Weil Gotshal & Manges, is moving to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, marking another recent departure from the struggling Wall Street law firm.
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FT: Private equity at scale has become a differentiated asset class
The Financial Times states that the past decade has demonstrated private equity (PE) at scale to be a differentiated asset class, rather than a better form of capitalism.
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Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners considers establishing a domestic infrastructure fund.
Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners is considering establishing a domestic infrastructure fund to serve as an alternative to Western giants and meet the growing demand for such funds in th
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In private equity debt transactions, borrowers are beginning to seek protection from the actions of AI. Traditionally, force majeure clauses protect companies from "acts of God," but now some borrowers are looking for protection from AI-related actions.
In private equity debt transactions, borrowers are beginning to seek protection from the actions of AI. Traditionally, force majeure clauses protect companies from "acts of God," but now some borrower
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Private-equity backed companies are facing a $300 billion “debt wall” as a significant amount of risky corporate loans are set to mature in 2028 and 2029. Software firms account for approximately one-third of these looming obligations.
Private-equity backed companies are facing a $300 billion “debt wall” as a significant amount of risky corporate loans are set to mature in 2028 and 2029. Software firms account for approximately one-
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CalPERS, which manages over $600 billion in assets
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is reducing its holdings in major U.S. technology companies amid growing concerns about overvalued tech stocks and the sustainability of th
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Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology
Private equity firms are pouring billions into defense technology, driven by increased military spending and geopolitical tensions fueling an investment boom. According to PitchBook data, growth equit
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The consortium is also hoping to secure lower borrowing costs for the potential three-year loan
A consortium led by Hong Kong private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners is seeking to refinance a HK$14.4 billion (approximately US$1.8 billion) loan for its portfolio of shopping malls in Hong Kong. T
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New studies suggest next-gen family offices to take on more risk, debt, and alternatives, with 41% eyeing private equity/venture capital
According to new studies, the next generation of family office leaders is likely to use more debt, invest in more alternatives, and focus on different philanthropies. Specifically, 41% of Gen Z and mi
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Blackstone's core businesses were impacted by rising interest rates, with a 49% decline in asset sale gains from its private equity division.
Blackstone's core businesses were impacted by rising interest rates, with a 49% decline in asset sale gains from its private equity division.
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South Korea's government won a tax refund lawsuit against hedge fund Lone Star Funds, involving $127 million.
The South Korean government and Seoul have won a tax refund lawsuit against U.S. private equity firm Lone Star Funds, involving 168.2 billion Korean Won (approximately $127 million). The Seoul High Co
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Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has restarted plans to sell consumer intelligence provider J.D. Power, aiming to capitalize on the rebound in technology deals.
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has restarted plans to sell consumer intelligence provider J.D. Power, aiming to capitalize on the rebound in technology deals.
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Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
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NYC Pension Head Slams Private Equity Firms for Attempting to Bill for Private Jet Usage
New York City pension officials have criticized private equity firms for attempting to expense private jet usage, noting a steady increase in management fees, the Financial Times reported.
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Advantage Partners is preparing to launch Japan's first large-scale forestry fund as early as this spring, aiming to consolidate forest resources and generate returns through timber, biomass, and carbon credits.
Advantage Partners is preparing to launch Japan's first large-scale forestry fund as early as this spring, aiming to consolidate forest resources and generate returns through timber, biomass, and carb
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Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly Bandage Business to Private-Equity Firm
Unilever has reached an agreement to sell its Welly bandage business to Forward Consumer Partners. The private-equity firm is acquiring the company, known for its colorful bandages, and plans to bring
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Swiss private equity firm Partners Group blocks hedge funds from investing in its troubled companies
Partners Group Holding AG, a Swiss private equity firm, is blocking hedge funds from investing in some of its distressed companies to prevent them from disrupting its efforts to refinance approximatel
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Moody's: IPO Market Slump Prompts Private Equity Firms to Pay Dividends to Investors via Debt Markets, EMEA Region May See Another €41 Billion in Debt
Moody's Ratings states that private equity firms are increasingly returning cash to investors through debt-funded dividend recaps, due to a continued slump in IPOs and company sales. Moody's expects p
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General Atlantic plans early 2027 IPO
Private capital group General Atlantic plans an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2027, seeking a valuation of up to $10 billion. The move aims to fund an ambitious expansion plan to keep pace wi
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The Wall Street Journal: Private equity industry faces higher interest rate challenges, with smaller firms already seeing staff departures.
The private equity industry is grappling with the challenges of higher interest rates, with smaller firms already feeling the impact, characterized by slower exits leading to diminished return expecta
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Bloomberg: Private equity firms have €41 billion of headroom to pay out dividends via dividend recaps.
Bloomberg: Private equity firms have €41 billion of headroom to pay out dividends via dividend recaps.
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Report: Asian Family Offices Shifting Investments Towards Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Alternative Investments
According to SCMP Business, Sueann Yeo, Managing Director and Head of Global Wealth Solutions, Asia Pacific at EQT, stated that second and third-generation leaders of Asian family offices are shifting
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AustralianSuper to more than double private equity investment in Asia, focusing on Japan, India, and South Korea
AustralianSuper to more than double private equity investment in Asia, focusing on Japan, India, and South Korea
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Citi to cut investment banking analyst program to two years to accelerate junior banker promotions
The move aims to stave off poaching of young workers by private equity firms amid a heated hiring war, according to the Financial Times.
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