Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Evercore Taps Adams Street Partners for New APAC Secondaries Head
Evercore has appointed a senior executive from Adams Street Partners to lead its Asia‑Pacific secondary market advisory team. The move comes after the departure of Shane Gong, who had headed the APAC private‑capital advisory practice until January 2025. Adams Street brings deep secondary‑fund experience and a strong investor network. The new hire is expected to accelerate Evercore’s growth in a rapidly expanding region.
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Side Letter: Gating-Gate
Blue Owl’s recent sale of semi‑liquid assets has put the niche asset class front‑and‑center for investors. Partners Group is actively addressing growing investor anxiety around artificial‑intelligence‑driven strategies. Meanwhile, Gridiron Capital signals its return to deal‑making after a quiet period. The...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Private Equity Has Entered a Hyper-Competitive Era – Bain Report
Bain & Co’s Global Private Equity Report 2026 warns that the industry has entered a hyper‑competitive era. General partners now face heightened deal competition, tighter exit windows, and stronger investor demands for cash generation. To succeed, firms must boost cash‑flow...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
How an LP and a GP Are Approaching the Slower Exit Environment
In the inaugural episode of PEI Group’s "Commitment Issues" podcast, Children’s Health’s Yangge Seaman and Hg’s Steven Batchelor examine how limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) are adapting to a slower private‑equity exit market. Both guests highlight a growing...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Aware Super Establishes Private Markets Division with Jenny Newmarch as Head
Australian superannuation giant Aware Super has created a new private markets division, appointing Jenny Newmarch as its head. Newmarch, previously the fund’s global head of private equity, will now oversee private equity, infrastructure and other alternative assets. She will report...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Investor Intentions: Plutus Partners Seeks New Private Equity Opportunities
Plutus Partners, a Singapore‑based single‑family office, announced it will pursue opportunistic private‑equity investments worldwide. The firm plans to allocate capital across sectors where it can add strategic value and generate outsized returns. By operating without the constraints of a traditional...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Brookfield Builds up Team Dedicated to 401(k) Opportunities
Brookfield Asset Management announced the formation of a dedicated team to pursue 401(k) investment opportunities. The move follows a 40% increase in the firm’s private‑wealth capital‑raising last year, underscoring strong fundraising momentum. By targeting retirement‑plan assets, Brookfield aims to broaden...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Side Letter: Going Nuclear
The article examines three distinct private‑equity themes. First, Germany’s nuclear waste management fund is highlighted for its ability to maintain financial stability despite shifting regulatory pressures. Second, the Swiss‑based SBCERA fund faces near‑term return volatility due to heightened private‑equity exposure....
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Side Letter: M&G’s Liquidity Play
M&G has introduced a side‑letter that leverages the secondary market to provide liquidity for its private‑equity commitments, allowing investors optional redemption windows while preserving long‑term value. The move comes as Q4 private‑equity exit volume fell below expectations, highlighting a slowdown...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Denmark’s PenSam to Maintain US PE Exposure Amid Turmoil
Denmark’s state‑run pension fund PenSam, which manages €27 billion of assets, said it will keep its exposure to U.S. private equity despite recent market turbulence. The fund’s head of private capital and real assets, Jeppe Starup, indicated that the firm is...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Side Letter: Evergreen Exhaustion
Banks are exploring evergreen fund structures to alleviate crowded product shelves, offering investors continuous capital without a fixed termination date. Recent data highlights a growing appetite for emerging managers, whose niche strategies are attracting fresh capital. Analyst Rede predicts that...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Nuveen’s Takeover of Schroders to Create $2.5trn Asset Manager
Nuveen, the TIAA‑affiliated asset manager, announced the acquisition of Schroders Capital, the private‑equity arm of UK‑based Schroders. The deal merges Nuveen’s $2.45 trillion of assets under management with Schroders’ $25 billion private‑equity portfolio, creating a combined $2.5 trillion powerhouse. The transaction is expected...
By Private Equity International
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Secondaries Funds the Largest on Average Among Those Closed Last Year
Secondaries funds that closed in 2025 posted the highest average fund size across all private‑equity vehicle types. Even after removing Ardian’s $30 billion raise—the single largest fund in the dataset—the average remained the top figure. The data underscores a shift toward...
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Blog•Feb 11, 2026
Side Letter: Bain Leans Local
Bain Capital announced a strategic pivot toward more locally‑focused private‑equity investments, citing heightened macro‑economic uncertainty and tighter cross‑border financing. The shift aligns with broader industry trends, as firms anticipate a surge in take‑private transactions through 2026 driven by low financing...
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