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

Private Equity Insights

The country’s growing pool of pension funds and increasing corporate restructuring activities are drawing the attention of alternative investment firms worldwide. The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year.

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Era of private credit outperformance over PE may be ending, says State Street

Private Equity Wire

The report cites Nan Zhang, head of product implementation and alternative investment research at State Street, as noting that “private debt, especially floating-rate debt, typically benefits from rising interest rates,” and expects that private debt’s outperformance might diminish as the Fed continues with rate cuts.

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South Korea solidifies standing as PE hub

Private Equity Wire

The countrys expanding pension fund capital base and increasing corporate restructuring activity are fuelling strong interest from alternative investment firms worldwide. The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, an 8.1% increase from the prior year.

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My Career Regret - The Money and Interestingness Trade

This is going to be BIG.

Ten years ago, I was an analyst for the General Motors pension fund, working on fund investments into leveraged buyout funds and venture capital deals. I literally wrote the investment memo for GMs investment into Accel IX, otherwise known as the "Facebook Fund." (I

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Ares Faces Its Biggest Decision Yet: Stick With Private Credit or Become an Alts Supermarket

Private Equity Insights

Question is: Can it become a one-stop shop for pension funds, endowments, insurers, and sovereign wealth funds eager for exposure to every major alternative-asset class — without diminishing its private credit franchise? In 2022, Ares’ direct lending tied to such buyouts totaled $26.4 Apollo Global Management, and KKR.

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BCI Sells $1-Billion of Private Equity Holdings to Ardian

Pension Pulse

pension fund manager sells $1-billion of private equity holdings to French buyout firm Ardian: British Columbia Investment Management Corp. Ardian opened an office in Montreal last year in an effort to increase its investing in the country, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy.

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Are Alternative Investments the Key to Diversifying Your Portfolio?

Fortune Financial

Are Alternative Investments the Key to Diversifying Your Portfolio? Explore Types, Benefits and How to Get Started Are you tired of the traditional investment options that seem to be a rollercoaster ride and often offer limited downside protection? If so, it’s time to delve into alternative investments.