Two things happened shortly before we went to press with this issue in mid-January that seemed almost symbolic of some larger truth.
1. What’s your take on rising interest rates? Will they go up much in 2015? Will higher rates help mezz lending? I thought they’d be going up in 2015 before oil went below $50 a barrel. If oil prices stay where they are I don’t think interest rates will go up as fast as we […]
In-state private equity programs can stimulate local economies, fund small businesses and spur job growth. But can they generate meaningful returns?
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank – the “Frank” in the Dodd-Frank financial reform act – believes Congress should reconsider the $150 million threshold above which private equity firms must register with the SEC.
The Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System committed up to $50 million to Francisco Partners IV at its Jan. 21 meeting, according to a statement.
The Washington State Investment Board approved up to $1.25 billion to private equity funds at its Jan. 15 meeting, including as much as $600 million to a pair of Oaktree Capital Management funds.
The San Diego County Employees Retirement Association will likely commit between $200 million and $280 million to private equity in 2015, according to a commitment pacing model outlined in its Jan. 15 meeting materials.
Juggernaut Capital Partners will likely hold a final close on its third flagship fund in the first quarter, according to a limited partner memo obtained by Buyouts.
GE Antares CEO John Martin expects investments in technology and industrial businesses to fill the middle-market lender’s deal pipeline in 2015.
The Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS) will likely commit between $325 million and $350 million to private equity in 2015, with plans to boost its exposure to small and mid-market managers, according to Jan. 13 meeting materials.
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