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Link directors resign

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
... Equity Partners (PEP) and Intermediate Capital Group. PEP shareholders were able to nominate two directors while the private equity firm held more than 20% in Link Group. PEP acquired Link in August 2005, and this latest block trade has opened the door ...

Alpha-beta split allows better asset allocation

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... operate in a niche part of the market. It's also where First State Super allocates to private markets including private equity, infrastructure and real estate whereby the fund adding value above the illiquid alternative. McHugh said the alpha portfolio ...

Hedge fund, PE allocations drive super fees: study

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016
... also examined whether funds charging higher fees deliver better performance. The study found that hedge fund and private equity have the greatest bearing on total fees, with increased allocations to these investments leading to higher fees paid by members. ...

Preqin research highlights surge in private capital sector

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... reached $5.7 trillion in 2015, up from $5.3 trillion in 2014 and $3.8 trillion in 2010. According to Preqin research, private equity firms hold the majority ($3.8 trillion) of this amount, followed by private real estate (roughly $1 trillion), private ...

Future Fund ahead of target on tenth birthday

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2016
... markets including real estate and infrastructure. The investment team has been finding opportunistic returns in its private equity portfolio predominantly in venture capital and early stage investments, benefitting particularly from the innovation and ...

Mercer principal departs for private equity firm

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2016
... Research prior to that. She has now become an associate director at Anacacia Capital. Anacacia Capital is a boutique private equity firm which manages $250 million in committed capital. It invests in established and emerging SMEs in the mid-market. Its ...

Infocus appoints new director

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016
... Operational Excellence's advisory board. Previously, he was chief executive of Transfield, managing director at Gresham Private Equity and head of Asia at Deutsche Bank Capital Partners. Commenting on the appointment, Infocus founder and chair Darren ...

Real estate debt funds to exceed 2015 growth: Preqin

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016
The number of private equity real estate debt funds grew by 25% and aggregate target capital grew by 41% in the year to July 2016, according to Preqin research. From 2013 to 2015, fund managers worldwide raised roughly $75 billion for these strategies. ...

Myer Family Investments names new chief executive

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
... investment in operating businesses. "John brings a wealth of experience with a proven investment background both in private equity and through having held senior executive roles in several operating companies," MFI chairman Martyn Myer said. "For some ...

Walsh Bay Partners hires investment associate from First State Super

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2016
... Prior to that, he was a research manager at Brookvine, a research analyst at the Australian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association and an analyst at Credit Suisse. Walsh Bay Partners is a holistic advice firm targeted at high net worth clients ...