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The C$270bn Canadian pension and insurance asset manager’s net private equity assets also rose 16% from 2015 to 2016.
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The acquisition of insurance company USI is part of a partnership between the two firms to target longer-duration and lower risk investments in businesses with stable recurring revenue.
The appointment comes as Canada's second biggest pension fund manager shifts towards direct investments.
In an exclusive interview with Private Equity International, CDPQ’s executive VP of private equity Andreas Beroutsos flags his concerns about the high level of co-investment.
The Canadian investor has launched an international recruitment process.
Subdued distributions, an aversion to tech and declining valuations were among the key trends shaping private equity in the region last year.
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Negative returns in credit, funds of funds and emerging markets dulled the $402bn institution’s PE performance last year, investment committee documents show.
The UK-headquartered firm is set to hold final closes this month on two northern European mid-market focused vehicles, Genesis 9 and Saturn 2.