ODD / DDQ
18 March 2024
S&P makes CapIQ Pro updates
Users of the platform can now access an advisory and underwriting page, among several other performance enhancements
13 March 2024
Rede Partners appoints head of strategic capital advisory
Riccardo Villa will lead the advisory’s alternative liquidity solutions services
12 March 2024
Stake a chance on… Scarcity Partners
The firm uses an evergreen structure to slow-cook emerging managers in a land down under
7 March 2024
FCA increases AML oversight
Recipients of the regulator’s recent Dear CEO letter have six months to perform a gap analysis
6 March 2024
Atlas Metrics partners with Bunch
The partnership combines Bunch's investor portal with Atlas Metric's ESG reporting platform
1 March 2024
Amicorp FS launches LP onboarding platform
The cloud-based system AMI-GO enhances the document verification process
29 February 2024
Tyrannosaurus Regs?
How are global regulators scrutinising AML procedures and is that oversight increasing?
20 February 2024
Trinity Communications launches
Charles Clarke founded the public relations agency for asset managers and investors to help GPs grow and retain their assets in a tough fundraising environment
16 February 2024
Ely Place Partners appoints head of research
Gareth Morgan co-founded the firm’s Prospect Private Markets business line
13 February 2024
Jolt sells minority stake to Armen
GP stakes investor to support Jolt with continued development of deeptech platform and geographical expansion
12 February 2024
Borne but not raised
A tight fundraising and deal-doing environment has GPs pondering how to structure aborted deal costs
12 February 2024
General Atlantic takes minority stake in Partners Capital
Transaction is a bid to support firm with managing succession
8 February 2024
ESG: The fund-of-funds perspective
Once removed from the underlying portfolio, this type of LP is focused on private equity’s journey rather than instant compliance
8 February 2024
Column: Youth appeal
The Riverside Company's chief sustainability officer Dörte Höppner examines the crucial role of sustainable investing for younger investors
7 February 2024
Moonfare launches ELTIF 2.0 strategy
Company targets buyout and growth funds as well as co-investments
6 February 2024
Deloitte partners with Workiva and Informatica
The collaboration integrates AI data management and cloud-based reporting into the advisory’s ESG compliance services
5 February 2024
Sweet sorrow
The alluring attraction of semi-liquid strategies brings with it a cautionary tale of liquidity (mis)management
2 February 2024
Dasseti and Clarity AI team up on sustainability
Partnership to enable Dasseti’s clients to benchmark ESG performance
2 February 2024
International Valuations Standards updated
The revised version includes ESG valuation considerations in additional chapters on data and inputs and valuation models
2 February 2024
LISTEN: Top of the ops: Operational utopia
The Drawdown team tackles the concept of a PE firm that entirely outsources the investment function
29 January 2024
Stake a chance on… New Catalyst Strategic Partners
Jason Howard’s freshly hatched firm, backed by Apollo, aims to support emerging managers, among others
29 January 2024
Ocorian partners up
Recently announced partnerships include those with ESG reporting solution Treety and investor onboarding platform Goji
29 January 2024
IPEM: Cash and carry
Anxieties about capital and compensation were not far from the surface at the latest IPEM event in Cannes
29 January 2024
5 minutes with… Kate Pljaskovova, founder of Fair HQ
The digital D&I tool aims to assist GPs to develop in-house and portfolio company HR strategies through scientific research and industry benchmarks
26 January 2024
Invest Europe updates investor reporting guidelines
The guidelines have been updated from 2018 to make reporting on fund and portfolio returns more streamlined
24 January 2024
Cantilever Group launches GP financing platform
Firm aims to support midmarket firms with capital, strategic advice and operational best practices
23 January 2024
Intelligent Legal Solutions enters market with side-letter management solution
Company aims to automate side-letter management for law firms and keep billable hours for private equity firms down
23 January 2024
Alchelyst partners with Goji
Fund admin adopts fintech technology to help digitalise investor onboarding
22 January 2024
Discovery gone digital
VC fund-of-funds AlphaQ has launched AQVC discovery platform, a digital hub connecting LPs, GPs and service providers
22 January 2024
The ops ‘n’ regs of wealth managers
Amid traditional LPs maxing out their allocations, PE looks to wealth managers to fill the gap – but they come with distinct requirements
19 January 2024
Reach Capital launches private wealth services
Firm aims to support GPs with their fundraising in the private wealth market
18 January 2024
Apogem and OA close inaugural GP stakes fund at $1.1bn
RidgeLake Partners will target midmarket GPs with an AUM between $1bn and $10bn
18 January 2024
Morningstar partners with iCapital
Advisor Workstation will be topped up with access to alternative assets, educational resources, reporting services and portfolio construction support
18 January 2024
Profile: Philippe Renauld, Sienna Investment Managers
The CFO and COO shares his passion for operational excellence, highlights the importance of an LP-centric culture and talks ‘democratisation’ of private markets
17 January 2024
AGF Private Capital stakes majority share in Kensington Capital Partners
Firm aims to build out its private markets offering through stake in private equity firm
17 January 2024
Stake a chance on… Armen
The GP stake investor is attempting to differentiate itself through deep roots in the European midmarket, the support it offers GPs and the service it provides to its LPs
15 January 2024
Comment: Pain relief from PTR
Jacqueline Petts, partner at Greyhound Capital, says the new Preferential Treatment Rules make the case for AI even more compelling
15 January 2024
Stake a chance on… Investcorp’s SCG
Strategic Capital Group’s managing partner Anthony Maniscalco likes his stakes well done
11 January 2024
Blueflame AI integrates Microsoft Excel add-in
The update aims to streamline and automate the DDQ process
11 January 2024
Profile: Jesper Frydensberg Rasmussen, Axcel
The CFO discusses the importance of clearly defined roles and how CFOs can support their firm in uncharted economic environments
9 January 2024
Catalysing fund administration
Independent fund administrator Alchelyst emerges in Ireland and aims to differentiate itself through employee ownership, state-of-the-art tech and close-quarters service culture
8 January 2024
Dear Irish AIFMs…
After the Central Bank of Ireland’s review of asset valuation processes, Irish AIFMs must make sure their governance models are up to scratch before the end of Q2 2024
8 January 2024
5 minutes with… Sander Andersen, founder of Finpeers
Swiss blockchain-enabled fundraising tool launches to connect HNWIs through its digital LP marketplace, aiming to increase access to private equity funds
4 January 2024
Profile: John Mansvelt, Apheon
CFO and AIFM conducting officer tells the story of his transition from audit to PE, his key governance duties and shaping a new cultural identity
3 January 2024
Robin AI secures $26m
Funding aims to expand legal AI tech provider’s presence in the US, inaugurate its presence in Asia Pacific and increase AI engineer headcount
2 January 2024
Operational utopia
If operations professionals made all the decisions, what would the perfect PE firm look like?
21 December 2023
Canoe partners with K1x
Fintech company pushes the boat out with additional tax document automation functionality
18 December 2023
Weinberg takes majority stake in Arbevel
Fresh funds to further diversify investment boutique’s business model, support structuring and drive market consolidation
18 December 2023
Nikko plans Tikehau stake
The anticipated acquisition is said to be accompanied by the establishment of a joint venture, which focuses on investments in Asia
13 December 2023
What the AI?!... Sure Valley Ventures
CTO John Frizelle talks GPT plugins, prompt engineering, educating employees on new technology and much more
7 December 2023
Monument launches investor portal
Firm aims to enhance fundraising process for both GPs and LPs
6 December 2023
ESAs add granularity to RTS
The draft technical standards have some suggested amendments, improving the detail of the disclosures made
4 December 2023
Quantium partners with Microsoft Azure
Investment management software stores data and has built its investor portal on Microsoft’s cloud computing platform
1 December 2023
ESG, retail investors and you
The latest Efama conference brought together regulators and asset managers who championed the idea for product instead of fund labels and brainstormed ideas for retailisation
30 November 2023
SDCL acquires Volery Capital
Firm aims to expand into US with acquisition which sees Ares Management and Folsom Point Funding continue to hold minority stakes in Volery
27 November 2023
Profile: Martim Avillez, Limerston Capital
The COO and founding partner discusses setting up the firm’s operations, combining them with his investment duties and navigating difficult times
24 November 2023
Magic ID secures €350k
KYC startup aims to use the funding to launch its range of ID verification tools in the UK and the EU
22 November 2023
SEI acquires National Pensions Trust
Companies cite consolidation as a driving force for an increasingly strong market position