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Month: September 2020

Rede Partners appoints Ellul as chairman

Placement agent firm Rede Partners has announced the appointment of Eric Ellul as chairman, as of July 2020.

Canada pension giant looks to accelerate Asia dealmaking with new Singapore office

The $204bn-managing Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has expanded its Asian investment potential with the launch of its new Singapore office.

DACH deal pipeline: live, expected and pulled sale processes

A round-up of sale processes ongoing or expected to launch in the coming months in the DACH region, as well as auctions that have been paused or cancelled since the beginning of the year, courtesy

Hillhouse Capital said to eye CNY20bn for biggest-ever yuan-denominated fund

Chinese private equity major Hillhouse Capital is reportedly eyeing more than CNY20bn ($3bn) for what would be its biggest renminbi-denominated fund yet.

PAI buys stake in Amplitude from Apax

PAI Partners has acquired a 52.3% stake in Paris-listed orthopaedic implant specialist Amplitude Surgical from Apax France, CEO Olivier Jallabert and other senior executives for €53.8m.

Notion IV to close in 2020 above £125m target

Notion Capital IV is expected to close in 2020 above its £125m target, according to a source close to the situation.

Private equity veteran Feeney gives away $8bn-plus fortune after decades of secret donations

Private equity veteran Chuck Feeney has finished giving away his $8bn-plus fortune after 38 years of secret donations around the globe.

LBO France’s RG Safety buys Waterfire

Protective equipment and clothing producer RG Safety, a portfolio company of LBO France, has acquired Spain-based protective workwear business Waterfire.

Kindred’s second fund closes on £81m

Kindred Capital's second-generation fund has held a final close on £81m.

VC Profile: VNV Global

Listed venture capital firm VNV Global recently raised $95m. Eliza Punshi talks to managing director Per Brilioth about portfolio company Voi, seeking network effects and investing in companies at the idea stage

Kindred Capital, which lets portfolio company entrepreneurs share its fund carry, closes £81m Fund II

Kindred Capital has hit an £81m final close for its second seed-stage European tech fund, doubling its capital under management.

Korean pension giant NPS teams with Keppel Capital for Asian infrastructure deals push

Global pension fund giant The National Pension Service of Korea has teamed up with asset manager Keppel Capital to hunt down infrastructure investment opportunities in Asia.

Ex-Encore Consumer Capital, Wafra senior execs eye up to $125m for debut Seaside Equity Partners fundraise

Seaside Equity Partners, a private equity house launched by former managing directors at Encore Consumer Capital and Wafra, is out eyeing up to $125m for its debut fundraise.

US Supreme Court asked to rule on private equity pension liability

A dispute between Sun Capital Partners and a Teamsters pension fund could have important repercussions for the industry. Lawyers say a decision could come as early as next month

HSBC stock hits 25-year low after reports of illicit activity

During the weekend, the bank was named in media reports alleging international lenders had flagged trillions of dollars in transfers to US anti-money laundering authorities

Rede Partners brings in veteran LP, GP advisor Eric Ellul as first ever chairman, makes two senior hires

Private equity placement agent Rede Partners has brought in hugely experienced industry advisor Eric Ellul as its first chairman alongside two new senior hires.

Schroders buys £2bn family office Sandaire in UK wealth push

The deal comes after Schroders made a big push into the UK wealth management sector after launching Schroders Wealth in 2019 — a joint venture with Lloyds Banking Group

Bankers are scared to return as pressure mounts to get back to the office

After maintaining a cautious approach to bringing staff back, investment banks are ramping up the return. A poll found many are happier at home

Private equity becomes more attractive to investors amid Covid-19 pandemic

According to a Schroders poll of 650 institutional investors, 79% indicated a global economic slowdown will have the biggest impact on investments over the next 12 months

Tech-tonic: How the global pandemic is driving a shift in investment data

Investment advisers are updating their platforms to deliver faster and better information to their clients during the coronavirus crisis

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