Research & Data

Secondaries and funds of funds are proving the most popular strategy choices for the nation's corporate pension funds, according to a survey by JPMorgan Asset Management.

Tail-ends and funds of funds were the only strategies buyers were willing to pay more for during the first quarter of 2016, according to a report by Triago.

Buying and selling of private equity fund stakes is expected to increase over the coming year, according to a study by the global investment company.

King & Wood Mallesons' survey, which looked at 60 funds including four secondaries vehicles, found fees paid by funds in 2008 and in 2015 were little changed.

Average high bids were 20% down this year compared with a year earlier, according to a report by advisory firm Setter Capital.

The London-headquartered firm’s ninth buyout fund received bids as high as 10% above NAV, according to data released by PEFOX.

The firm has found its sweet spot in the secondaries market, focusing on large complex portfolios of fund stakes. Here’s a look at key figures for the fund of funds' 2015 activity.

Half of respondents said 30% of capital in deals was funded by debt, according to the Kline Hill Partners and Setter Capital survey.

UK and European buyers who attended a recent exclusive secondaries dinner in London were also asked for their views on return multiples for deals in 2016.

Arcano Asset Management came in third place in Spain's top fund managers by capital raised, according to data from PEI Research & Analytics.