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Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest of its kind in the world, posted a loss of $21 billion in the first six...
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Blackstone to Acquire Alaska Permanent Fund Infrastructure Assets
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Private equity emerging managers had a successful campaign during April, raising nearly $4.5 billion, according to data tracked by The Buttonwood Tree....
KKR Raises $1.3 Billion for Global Impact Fund
Today, KKR raises a record $1.3 Billion for their new Global Impact Fund, the largest of its kind. The fund is focused...
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