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Exciting news from Phoenix and Schroders! They've joined forces for a game-changing private markets venture featured in the Financial Times. This collaboration is set to pave the way for new opportunities in the investment landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking partnership. #PrivateMarkets #InvestmentVenture #FinanceInnovation https://ift.tt/UPrAp4N

After another challenging year for the global private equity industry, 2024 is starting off with shared concerns among fund managers and institutional investors hoping to effectively navigate continued uncertainty in the current macro-environment. Kainoa Blaisdell, Chartered MCSI examines the pivotal role of strategic communications and investor relations in supporting a more holistic approach to value creation for firms in Asia Pacific. Discover some of the common pitfalls to avoid, and gain insights into ways to rethink how this strategic function should operate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZDBTu-p #PrivateEquity #APAC #InvestorRelations #StrategicCommunications

Underrepresented emerging managers tend to face a series of negotiating challenges when seeking early investors into their fund. Given their smaller size and the limited firm history, they will often be encouraged to accept less advantageous terms. Here are a few points of consideration when negotiating some key terms. + Management Fees: GPs need to have the resources to scale and hire talent. Efforts to reduce management fees hurt smaller underrepresented managers in favor of larger more established firms. Certain expenses do not vary with fund size and therefore have an outsized impact on smaller managers. + GP Commitment: LPs want to see "skin in the game" in the amount of 1 to 2% of capital raised. One solution is management fee waivers whereby the GP foregoes a portion of management fee revenue to be used for the GP commitment. + Carried Interest: Can be higher for emerging managers. Be mindful of the preferred return threshold that needs to be met before sharing in the upside. + Dissolution / GP Removal: Many institutions are pushing for a No Fault Dissolution and No Fault GP Removal to become a market term. A higher concentration of LPs could be problematic for smaller emerging managers. These terms could be used if institutional or corporate diversity initiatives lose internal support. Implicit bias can lead to quicker dissatisfaction with investment results. + LP Advisory Oversight: Investors want more approval or review rights with emerging managers. GPs should carefully address micro-managing requests. * Please note this is not legal advice, but rather general guidance to consider. Be sure to consult with your attorney for specific legal advice for your fund.* #vcinclude #diversityandinclusion #impactinvesting #esg #fundmanagers #venturecapital #DiversityInVC #ImpactinAction #emergingmanagers #alternateinvestments #vc #pe #dei

Following a demanding year for the worldwide private equity sector, 2024 has started off with shared concerns among fund managers and institutional investors hoping to effectively navigate continued uncertainty in the current macro-environment. Kainoa Blaisdell, Chartered MCSI, delves into the crucial significance of strategic communications and investor relations in bolstering a more comprehensive approach to value creation for companies in the Asia Pacific region. Uncover some prevalent pitfalls to avoid, and learn perspectives on reimagining the operational dynamics of this strategic function. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRXuqHXQ

Today Jeff Shuster becomes President of LaSalle Value Partners US (LVP US) and will lead LaSalle’s US high return strategies. Jeffrey brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record, most recently serving as our Head of Investments for LVP US where he was instrumental in shaping, developing and executing the funds’ investment strategy. Read more here: https://ow.ly/LwV750RrgEZ #InvestingTodayForTomorrow

🌍 Exciting News in Finance! 🚀 Pimco Elevates Kraus to Lead Private Strategies in EMEA & APAC 🌟 #FinanceNews #Leadership #EMEA #APAC #InvestmentManagement #PrivateStrategies #GlobalFinance #CareerGrowth #FinancialServices #AssetManagement #Pimco #Promotion #BusinessExpansion #FinancialLeaders #ExecutiveMoves #LeadershipDevelopment #MarketUpdates #GlobalMarkets #Investing #WealthManagement #BusinessNews #FinanceProfessionals #LinkedInNews #UAEFinance #QatarBusiness #SaudiArabiaEconomy #FinancialMarkets #IndustryInsights #BusinessLeadership #CorporateNews #InvestmentStrategies #EconomicGrowth #GlobalEconomy #CareerOpportunities #FinancialConsulting #AssetAllocation #MarketTrends #BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #GlobalBusiness #InvestmentNews #FinancialConsultants #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipUpdates #CorporateGrowth #FinancialPlanning #MarketAnalysis #BusinessInsights #FinancialAdvisors #CareerSuccess

In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, one avenue that has gained significant attention in recent years is investing in emerging managers. These talented and dynamic fund managers bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies, often outperforming their more established counterparts. https://lnkd.in/eNQNRMTG #hedgefunds #finance #diversity #esg #venturecapital #emergingmanagers

Unfortunately, asset management has been found to be one of the least diverse industries in the US financial services sector. Yet, research shows that teams with greater gender, racial, and ethnic diversity may identify investment opportunities that less-diverse teams miss, enabling firms to broaden their portfolios and mitigate risk. A new BCG and Cambridge Associates report, "In Private Investment, Diverse Fund Management Teams Have Opened Doors," summarizes data from our study of 84,000+ US-based deals completed by private equity and venture capital firms. Read the report detailing the opportunities that diverse and inclusive teams unlock: https://lnkd.in/ddKTwDKK

Big Opportunity in Private Markets The landscape for asset managers is rapidly changing. Bain & Co. reports that diversifying into private markets is now essential for survival. As traditional public market investments face slumping margins and dwindling management fees, the shift towards private markets isn't just an option, it has become a necessity. According to Bain, the share of private-market assets under management is set to surge, potentially reaching $65 trillion by 2032. This transformative trend is driving firms to rethink and innovate their strategies, pursuing new asset classes to capture the promising revenue opportunities. #AssetManagement #PrivateMarkets #InvestmentTrends #WealthManagement