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Empower Expands Retirement Plan Access to Private Market Investments
Empower, the retirement services provider in the U.S., has launched a new initiative to include private market investments in defined contribution retirement plans. In partnership with leading firms such as Apollo, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs, and PIMCO, the program allows participants to invest in private equity, private credit, and private real estate through collective investment trusts (CITs)...
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Buyouts and Cross-Border Acquisitions Propel China’s Private Equity Revival
Private equity activity in Greater China began showing signs of recovery in 2024, with total deal value rising 7% to $47 billion. A sharp uptick in mega deals exceeding $1 billion, along with the growing prominence of buyouts, played a pivotal role in driving this rebound. While growth deals continued to dominate by volume, buyouts captured 29% of overall deal value, marking an all-time high for the region...
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Private Market Investors Focus on Innovation and Governance
A recent KPMG study reveals how private market investors are reshaping their strategies to stay ahead of technological advancements and emerging risks. Surveying over 300 private equity, asset management, venture capital, and family office investors across the U.S., the study highlights key shifts in investment priorities. Private market investors now focus on a balance between financial performance and scalability when evaluating opportunities...
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Harvard University Plans $1B Private Equity Sale Amid Volatility
Harvard Management Company, which oversees the largest endowment in U.S. higher education, is in advanced talks to sell private equity fund interests worth approximately $1 billion. This move follows a sale process that began last year and is unrelated to President Trump's threats of funding cuts. The sale is being facilitated by Jefferies Financial Group, which is advising the university in the transaction...
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Intel Reaches Agreement to Sell Majority Stake in Altera and Appoints...
Intel Corporation, a semiconductor company, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera business to Silver Lake for $8.75 billion. This move grants Altera operational independence and positions it as the largest pure-play FPGA (field programmable gate array) semiconductor solutions provider. Altera will continue to innovate in AI-driven markets and focus on expanding its FPGA technology...
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Private Equity in Asia-Pacific Rebounds as India and Japan See Rising...
Asia-Pacific’s private equity market is showing signs of recovery, with deal value rising 11% to $176 billion, even though deal count declined 9%. The region’s average deal size jumped 22% to $133 million, supported by a 50% increase in megadeals valued at $1 billion or more. Buyouts drove momentum, accounting for over half of total deal value, and gained popularity even in traditionally growth-focused markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Greater China...
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Private Fundraising Rebounds as GPs Focus on Growth Equity and Debt
Private market fundraising is set for a strong rebound through 2025, with general partners (GPs) concentrating on private debt and growth equity to meet rising investor demand for diversification. A new CSC study shows that 81% of GPs expect continued momentum in private debt, while 84% foresee a fundraising surge in growth equity. CSC surveyed 300 GPs and 200 limited partners (LPs) across North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia Pacific...
Asia-Pacific PE Market Recovers as Buyouts and Secondary Sales Drive Growth
The Asia-Pacific private equity (PE) market showed signs of recovery in 2024, with investment levels rising moderately after two years of decline. Deal value increased by 11%, boosting investor confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks. General partners focused on buyouts to gain more control over their portfolio companies, ensuring value creation, risk management, and stronger liquidity...
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Global M&A Disputes Expected to Rise Amid Economic and Regulatory Pressures
As mergers and acquisitions rebound, deal-related disputes are rising, adding financial and legal complexities for CFOs. A recent BRG report highlights how economic volatility, geopolitical risks, and regulatory scrutiny are fueling post-deal conflicts. Taking a proactive approach may help CFOs safeguard financial interests and reduce risks. One major challenge is the misalignment of financial expectations in uncertain markets...
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M&A Resurgence in North America Signals Strong Market Activity
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in North America are gaining momentum as companies actively pursue growth through consolidation. This increased dealmaking reflects a growing confidence in economic conditions, the availability of capital, and sector-specific opportunities. As a result, businesses are prioritizing strategic expansion over organic growth alone...
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