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Apollo and ICG expand into South Korea as private equity gains momentum

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According to the 2025 Asia Pacific Private Equity Almanac, South Korea is one of three Asia-Pacific countries, alongside Australia and Japan, where the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is expanding its presence. The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, marking an 8.1%

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CPP Investments Plows Into Private Equity in Fiscal Q3 2025

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and committing $700 million to a private equity fund managed by EQT Private Capital Asia. CPPIB also plans to contribute about $1 billion to the proposed merger between Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Third-Quarter Investment Highlights Active Equities Invested 600 million through a private placement for a 1.3%

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Robert Poirier to Lead OMERS Governance Review; OPE Acquires Integris

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Frontenac bought it in 2020 and merged it with other firms to form Integris in 2021, then supported it through several acquisitions. OMERS Private Equity will support management in maintaining its impressive track record of profitable growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

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OMERS to Stop Making Direct Private Equity Investments in Europe

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billion) private equity portfolio will be split, with Michael Block leading the global funds strategy, while Eric Haley continues to oversee the North American buyout program. This new strategy will complement, rather than compete with, our buyout strategy, ensuring a diversified investment approach,” the spokesperson said. “A

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CDPQ to Pump $11.2 Billion Into European Private Markets

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Invest in Europe 's “ Investing in Europe: Private Equity Activity 2022 ” research has shown that 801 European private equity, venture capital, and growth funds raised 30% more in 2022 compared to 2021 (€170 billion in 2022 compared to €131 billion achieved in 2021).