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Blackstone brings in ex-LaSalle exec Duchon as first global head of real estate ESG

Blackstone has hired former LaSalle senior exec Eric Duchon in the newly created role of global head of real estate ESG.

Co-founder of Blackstone’s $125bn GSO credit arm launches new firm targeting stakes in alternatives managers

The co-founder of private equity giant Blackstone's $125bn GSO credit platform has launched a new investment firm targeting stakes in mid-market alternative asset managers.

AnaCap to buy majority stake of Market Pay in €300m deal

From: FinTech Global AnaCap Financial Partners has kicked off exclusive negotiations for the purchase of a majority stake in payment FinTech Market Pay in a deal worth roughly €300m. The private equity investor said it

These private equity firms expect to cash in on Ant Group’s upcoming IPO

Ant Group’s upcoming IPO could make some private equity firms a lot of money. Private equity firms Silver Lake, Warburg Pincus, Carlyle Group and General Atlantic have previously put money into the Chinese giant, according

Have Leon Black’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein caused a power shift at Apollo?

As Apollo CEO Leon Black is distancing himself from the links made between him and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, investors are now starting to imagine a future without Black at the helm after an email

Thoma Bravo collects $22.8bn in new raise for three funds

From: RegTech Analyst Private-equity firm Thoma Bravo has raised $22.8bn to three tech-focused funds, making it one of the largest fundraising hauls ever, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Chicago-based firm has previously bought

Apollo Global Management investor faces backlash over Jeffrey Epstein ties

From: FinTech Global An investor who’ve previously backed FinTech companies is facing a revolt due to his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Leon Black is the chairman, CEO and founder of Apollo Global

Pilot Growth Equity co-founder, Bluebird Capital founder DeLoche eyes up to $200m for debut Invictus Growth Partners fundraise

A pair of former Pilot Growth Equity veterans are hoping to raise up to $200 for their debut Invictus Growth Partners fund.

SAIF Partners rebrands as Elevation Capital as it closes biggest India fundraise yet on $400m

Indian venture capital firm SAIF Partners has rebranded to Elevation Capital amid the $400m final close of its biggest India fund yet.

EQT brings in veteran Microsoft dealmaker Marc Brown to head new growth capital investment strategy

EQT has brought in former Microsoft investment exec Marc Brown to head up its new growth investment strategy.

Indigo Capital reveals €300m fund close as Alantra Capital buys up 49% stake in firm

Indigo Capital has revealed it closed its second flagship fundraise on €300m amid an announcement of a 49% buyout of the French firm by Alantra.

PineBridge Investments boosts operations with Benson Elliot Capital Management buyout

Global asset manager PineBridge Investments has agreed to buy UK-based private equity real estate fund manager Benson Elliot Capital Management.

Ex-Google exec, investment veteran team up to launch MENA-focused VC house Plus Venture Capital

A former Google executive and investment veteran have teamed up to launch a new venture capital fund targeting early-stage tech startups in the Middle East and North Africa region and its diaspora.

Värde Partners continues succession moves by naming new president, deputy CEO

Credit and distressed investment specialist Värde Partners has unveiled the latest step in its succession plan by naming Jon Fox as president and Andy Lenk as deputy CEO.

Ex-Sun Capital pair hoping to save struggling companies with new private equity firm Navaid Equity

A pair of former Sun Capital managing directors have launched a new private equity house looking to back businesses struggling under turbulent financial and operational conditions.

European asset management giant Pictet expands to US with launch of New York office

The $209bn-managing European investment house Pictet Asset Management has opened its first US office.

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.

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.

ICG expands to Italy through new Milan office

Intermediate Capital Group has launched its first Italian office by setting up in Milan under Luigi Bartone.

Santander spins its $400m FinTech venture arm into Mouro Capital

Santander is spinning out its venture arm into the new entity Mouro Capital, a new autonomous investment firm using its $400m in allocated funds to back innovate FinTech startups without the fear of the big

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