Yolanda Bobeldijk

The firm says third party capital is part of the mix and that it may seek to raise a new fund in the future.

The Canadian pension plan has promoted Jo Taylor to managing director for EMEA

The Milan-based firm, which held a €250m interim close in June, has exceeded its €300m target

The Milan-based firm is expected to reach its €300m target for fund two in the summer.

The Singapore sovereign wealth fund will acquire a 14% stake in Neptune Stroika Holdings.

The Milan-based firm is targeting €300m for its second fund.

The Milan-headquartered firm, which came to market in June this year, aims to collect €300m for its second fund.

The Stockholm-headquartered firm – which distributed €2.1bn to LPs last year – says it wants to set an example by becoming more transparent.

Pension funds have been ramping up exposure to alternatives – with some of the world’s largest pension markets recording a rise in average allocations to 19% from 5%. Consultancy Towers Watson is ‘confident’ the numbers will keep rising.

London-listed 3i Group plans to raise a $500m Brazil-focused fund in the second half of next year. It is also reviewing executive compensation as it continues restructuring.