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European real estate debt: Are the foundations crumbling?
Investor enthusiasm appears to be waning as Brexit worries cast a cloud over the sector. Capital allocated to funds with…
Read MoreOne more bad bit of fundraising news for first-time funds
If the slowdown in fundraising continues, more LPs may make their full commitments to their funds of choice, accelerating the…
Read MoreLPs take issue with management fees, not carry
A majority of investors have trouble justifying private markets’ fees internally, but a higher carry, lower management fee is likely…
Read MoreDistressed debt managers get a distressing signal
Fundraising soared in 2017, but it came crashing back to earth last year, and it may not change this year.…
Read MoreAlt asset fundraising falls in 2018 thanks to PE and private debt
Real estate also fell, continuing a multiyear trend, after hitting a record high four years ago. Fundraising for core alternative…
Read MoreInvestors think PE is too expensive, what about private debt?
Making sure investors find the asset class a good place to find value can help it maintain its rapid growth.…
Read MoreA taste for adventure
Beset by concerns about competition and deal structures, limited partners are tempted to look beyond familiar territory. It’s not all…
Read MorePrivate debt is expanding despite its competitiveness
PDI data show almost twice the number of investors this year are set to expand their GP relationships than decrease…
Read MoreThe Goldilocks of capital deployment
Despite heated discussion around perceived recklessness, most LPs are satisfied with how GPs have managed their capital. Much has been…
Read MoreThe rise of the few in Europe
In 2018, three European mega-funds raised more than one out of every three dollars focused on the region. A dominant…
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