Rod James & Adam Le

The buyout firm has been in discussions with providers over a £500m finance facility for its 2013-vintage HgCapital 7 fund, Secondaries Investor has learned.

The secondaries giant is understood to have collected at least $9bn for ASF VIII, which has a $12bn target.

More than $70bn traded on the secondaries market last year, according to data from several advisory firms.

Secondaries volumes and fundraising are likely to have a record 2018. Here are some predictions for 2019.

The preferred equity specialist is returning to market two months after announcing the final close on its second fund.

The team is seeking buyers to back a portfolio of 25 Dutch companies and provide capital for a new private equity fund, Secondaries Investor has learned.

The portfolio comprised around 340 private equity, credit, real estate and fund of funds positions.

Landmark Partners is lined up to back the deal which involves pub chain Stonegate Pubs.

The buyout firm wants to move Swedish chemicals producer Perstorp into a continuation vehicle, Secondaries Investor has learned.

The firm is expecting to raise around $6.5bn for Dover Street X, including co-investment pockets and SMAs.