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'Underwhelming' performance may influence future growth for the asset class.
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Private Equity Funds Raise Nearly $600 Billion in 2019
Real estate fundraising tops $150 billion while private debt activity slows.
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Private Equity Surges in Southeast Asia
Six ASEAN-focused funds have raised $500 million in the first half of 2019.
Alternatives Investors Say Equity Markets Have Peaked
The majority also believe private equity, real-estate markets are overvalued.
Private Capital Secondaries Expected to ‘Rebound Significantly’
Fundraising for first half of 2019 was only a fraction of last year’s record.
European Alternatives Industry Hits €1.62 Trillion in Assets
Hedge funds remain largest part of alts, but private equity is growing faster.
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Australian Private Capital Levels Rise to Record A$30 Billion
Country is ahead of China, India, and Japan on a per-capita basis.
Don’t Be Fooled by Inflated Private Equity Returns
Longer-term subscription lines of credit are becoming increasingly widespread.
Private Equity Fundraising Expected to Slow in 2019
Preqin report says high pricing is putting pressure on future returns.
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Hedge Funds Have Worst Year in a Decade
Industry-wide losses of 3.42% in 2018 are largest since 2008.
Venture Capital Deals Set Record for 5th Straight Year
Growth in private equity fundraising shows no signs of abating.
Infrastructure M&A Deals Drop off in 2018
The majority were in renewable energy, and two were the largest deals in the space to date.
Chinese VC Investments Tops US for First Time
‘Red unicorns’ take in $56 billion in first half of 2018.
Asian Private Equity Funds Make Up 25% of Global Assets
Total assets under management hit $722 billion, with $246 billion in dry powder.
Institutional Investors Have High Hopes for Hedge Funds in 2019
Despite mediocre returns in 2018, most investors are optimistic about the next 12 months.