AI

Short-term and increasingly passive public markets aren’t always the right fit for major transformations, particularly those being driven by trends such as decarbonisation and AI.

Blackstone says AI disruption could impact its exit timelines; and KKR's Bae says APAC is generating half of its global PE distributions. Plus: Coller sells another GP stake. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

Japan is KKR’s second-largest private equity investment destination, with India also in the top four, co-chief Joseph Bae told an HKMA event in Hong Kong.

Blackstone uses a traffic light system to evaluate an asset's potential exposure to AI disruption risk, president Jon Gray told delegates at an HKMA event on Tuesday.

A slew of recent deals highlight the legal sector’s race towards digital readiness.

Funds with a technology focus continue to attract LP capital as tech products and services increasingly become a must-have across industry verticals.

Private equity sponsors continue to target tech companies developing mission-critical technology for the lucrative and rapidly evolving wealth management industry.

AI uncertainty is challenging firm formation in the software space, says GEM’s Caroline Dallas.

While the EU AI Act may not have a steering effect globally, private equity sponsors are working to stay ahead of regulations.