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

Private Equity Insights

The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, marking an 8.1% Lower interest rates are expected to further fuel leveraged buyouts, setting the stage for an active 2025, Deloitte reported. increase from the previous year. 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. Many firms borrowed against their portfolio companies to sustain the private market boom while dealmaking dwindled.

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OMERS Names a New Global Head of PE; BCI Wins PE 2024 LP of the Year

Pension Pulse

Fraser joins from 65 Equity Partners, where he was a founding partner of a multibillion-dollar private equity initiative and the US head of investing. Prior to that, Fraser was a partner at European private equity manager Bridgepoint Group Plc and co-led technology investments. through the end of 2024.

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Hidden Harbor Not So Hidden Anymore

Private Equity Professional

We are excited to leverage the repeatable processes and systems we have developed and continue to execute our investment strategy,” said Mr. Block. “We © 2024 Private Equity Professional | August 1, 2024 “Our team is thrilled with the support we have received from both new and existing investors,” said Mr. Caple.

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K-Fashion Platform Company Secures $130m in Series C Funding Led by KKR

Private Equity Insights

With the series C funding locked up, the aim is to have Musinsa reach next-level growth by leveraging KKR’s international network, operational knowhow and technological experience, according to Mukul Chawla, partner and head of growth equity, Asia Pacific for KKR.

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Navigating risk in private equity through tailored insurance solutions

Private Equity Wire

This is largely due to the emergence of start-ups backed by Private Equity and Managing General Agents (MGAs), attracting talent from established insurance houses. This influx has increased insurer capacity, especially in the London market, providing Private Equity managers with better options.

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ESG and due diligence go hand in hand

Private Equity Wire

Outside of ESG, the SEC’s cybersecurity rules, adopted in July 2023, require both public and private companies to comply with numerous incident reporting and governance disclosure requirements. Private equity managers are starting to realize the importance of conducting cybersecurity due diligence for portfolio companies.