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HOOPP reports 9.7% return in 2024, boosted by private equity and stocks

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return in 2024, boosted by private equity and stocks The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) posted a 9.7% The pension fund’s net assets grew to $123bn as of December 31, up from $112.6bn in 2023. Infrastructure assets also performed well, with a 12.3% HOOPPs public equities portfolio delivered a 17.9%

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BlackRock expands private equity focus with new financing initiative

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The firm is looking to extend its role beyond investing client capital to managing funds for private equity and alternative asset managers, according to Chief Financial Officer Martin Small. This move follows BlackRocks $30bn expansion into private credit, financial data, and infrastructure assets in 2023.

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Fund Friday: Top fundraising news in private equity

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The fund aims to generate net returns of 8% to 10% on an unlevered basis, with levered investments expected to deliver around 13%. Read more: [link] Ares Management Corporation announced that its Ares European Strategic Income Fund (AESIF) has exceeded 2.2bn in assets under management within its first full year. reaching its.

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New Forests raises €410m for sustainable forestry fund backed by European investors

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New Forests, a global sustainable investment manager, has raised 410m in the first close of its latest fund, focused on climate and forestry initiatives. The fund, supported by European investors such as pension funds, insurers, and family offices, aims to reach a final target of 600m.

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2025 News

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The fund attracted both new and existing investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies, consultants, and multi-family offices. He noted a growing demand for Balbecs asset-based and specialty finance strategies as investors seek diversification. Can`t stop reading?

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PE rethinks NAV loans as investors push back

Private Equity Wire

Buyout firms have long relied on controversial loans backed by equity stakes to enhance fund returns, but growing investor criticism has triggered a slowdown, according to a report by Bloomberg UK. This shift partly reflects a rebalancing of power, enabling LPs in private equity funds, such as pension funds to exert influence over GPs.

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Aviva Investors launches third LTAF for UK market with addition of private debt fund

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva, has launched its third fund under the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) regime with the creation of the Aviva Investors Multi-Sector Private Debt LTAF (MSPD LTAF).

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