Secondaries

Several advisors are looking at how special purpose acquisition companies can widen investor access to GP-led secondaries deals, though the obstacles are many.

The firm said its focus on 'targeted transactions' rather than buying large LP portfolios will work to its advantage in the current market.

The number of sponsor-led secondaries coming to market this year is expected to be bolstered by fundraising delays, rising demand in China for US dollar commitments and a backlog of transactions.

Lexington Partners’ tie-up with Moonfare could be the model that will allow secondaries firms to tap a lucrative new market.

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The Carlyle subsidiary has hit the hard-cap on ASP VII and raised $1.2bn for co-investments, with support of LPs such as the California Public Employees' Retirement System.

London CIV, formed through the pooling of 32 London Local Authority Pension Funds, is set to launch a series of private market investment funds.

The Canadian pension giant is rebuilding following the departures of group head Michael Woolhouse and European lead Nik Morandi.

The asset manager's predecessor fund raised $568m to invest in small- and medium-sized funds in developed and emerging markets.

The flight towards high-quality assets is ongoing as buyers wait for clarity on the real economic impact of covid-19, according to Jasmin Capital's head of secondaries.