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JMI Equity ups target for tenth flagship software-focused private equity fund

Software-focused private equity firm JMI Equity has upped its fundraising goal for its tenth flagship fund to $1.7bn.

Texas pension major makes CapitalSpring fund first alternatives commitment of 2021

The $29bn-managing Texas County and District Retirement System has picked the latest direct lending fund from restaurant-focused CapitalSpring for its first alternatives commitment of 2021.

AMP Capital, PSP Investments sell stakes in Alpha Trains to APG, PGGM Infrastructure Fund

AMP Capital and Canadian pension giant the PSP Investments have agreed to sell their stakes in European rail rolling stock company Alpha Trains.

Sixth Street Partners eyes brightening European debut investment market with up to €1bn fundraise

Former TPG credit arm Sixth Street Partners is out raising up to €1bn for a new direct lending fund as it looks to profit from market conditions caused by the Covid-19 crisis.

Danish pension giant PKA reveals $3.5bn private equity investment plan

Danish pension fund investor PKA said it plans to launch a DKK22bn ($3.5bn) fund for investing in private equity vehicles.

Charlesbank Capital could raise up to $3.75bn for tenth flagship fund, LP documents show

Charlesbank Capital Partners is already back in the fundraising market eyeing its biggest ever vehicle, just a couple of years after beginning to invest its $3bn ninth flagship fund.

PSERS reveales trio of new private equity commitments totalling almost $400m

The $59bn-managing PSERS pension fund has revealed a trio of new private equity commitments totalling close to $400m.

Virginia pension commits to HIG Europe distressed fund, new $7.5bn GTCR vehicle – report

The $83bn-managing Virginia Retirement System has committed more than $300m across a pair of private equity funds, including GTCR's newly-closed $7.5bn Fund XIII.

CDPQ, Torquest Capital buy into wood-alternative fence, railing maker Barrette Outdoor Living

TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec have made a majority investment in wood-alternative fence and railing maker Barrette Outdoor Living.

Pension giant freezes Apollo commitments as firm launches review of CEO Black’s ties to Epstein

US pension giant PSERS has put a freeze on new commitments to private equity major Apollo Global Management following the revelation that founder and CEO Leon Black wired up to $75m in payments to convicted

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.

Technology Crossover Ventures gets DCRB backing for latest flagship fundraise

Tech-focused private equity house Technology Crossover Ventures is back in the market with its latest flagship fundraise - and has picked up a commitment from the District of Columbia Retirement Board.

CPPIB names first ever CIO as it eyes $1tn of assets under management

The $434bn-managing Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has named Edwin Cass as its first dedicated chief investment officer.

Lothian Pension Fund appoints Gillian De Candole as its new portfolio manager

Scottish Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) has appointed Gillian De Candole as its new portfolio manager. De Candole will join after having clocked up over 15 years of experience across the investment space, both on the

Private equity trio seal world’s biggest ever software buyout with $12.2bn Visma deal

A trio of private equity houses have sealed the biggest buyout of a software company in history by backing Visma in an NOK110bn ($12.2bn) deal.

Canadian pension giant OTPP to lose veteran CFO David McGraw after 16 years

Veteran Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan CFO David McGraw is retiring after 16 years with the pension fund.

CPPIB reveals over $590m of new private equity commitments as overall returns remain truncated

The $431bn-managing Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is the latest major institutional investor to see its quarterly returns stutter amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CalPERS reveals surprise resignation of CIO Meng, begins hunt for replacement

Pension giant CalPERS has revealed the surprise resignation of CIO Yu Meng after just 18 months in the role.

Temasek, Credit Suisse veteran Boon Sim joins CPPIB board of directors

The $409bn-managing Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has named former Temasek and Credit Suisse senior exec Boon Sim to its board of directors.

CalSTRS sees private equity returns go negative as Covid weighs heavily on investments

The $246bn-managing California State Teachers’ Retirement System has struggled to a 3.9% net return for the financial year as Covid-19 amid a huge slump in its private equity performance.

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