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David Bonderman, Co-Founder of Private Equity Giant TPG, Dies at 82
A globe-trotting lawyer turned investor, he helped transform a cottage industry into a colossus with influence on Wall Street and beyond.The New York Times - 1d -
Weedmaps founders want to take the company private as cannabis sector runs into headwinds
Stock has doubled this year, but it’s still down sharply from its peak of nearly $28 a share in 2021.MarketWatch - 21h -
Private equity looks to buy in to college sports
Schools with the most valuable athletic programs, and the strongest football performance, sit in the best position to capitalize.CNBC - 23h -
How Chewy’s Director of Private Brands Builds and Leads Teams
Jason Giroir is an Amazon alum and Best in Business honoree.Inc. - 1d -
Fannie, Freddie stocks on the rise as GOP takeover boosts privatization hopes
Traders are betting on the end of conservatorship is a high-risk, high-reward Trump tradeMarketWatch - 2d -
A new private stock market is launching. Here’s why, and how it’ll work.
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans to approve a new private stock market that would let investors buy shares in privately-held companies through a standardized platform.MarketWatch - 2d -
China expands private pension scheme and adds index funds
Authorities hope the initiative, which makes use of index funds including ETFs, will boost investment in private pensionsFinancial Times - 3d -
UK private sector employment shrinks at fastest pace since 2021
S&P data for December follows tax rises on business in autumn BudgetFinancial Times - 3d -
Private Schools Group Apologizes After Claims of Antisemitism at Event
After criticism from Jewish groups over speeches at a conference, the president of the National Association of Independent Schools said future addresses would be vetted.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump Interested in Privatizing U.S. Postal Service
As the U.S. Postal Service continues to lose revenue annually, Trump considers privatizing.Inc. - 5d -
Trump eyes privatizing United States Postal Service during second term
The USPS was a target during his first administration, and it might now be on the chopping block due to financial losses. Donald Trump in recent weeks has expressed a keen interest in privatizing ...The Guardian - 5d -
Migrants ‘drugged and beaten’ at privately run Italian detention centres
Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one siteFinancial Times - 6d -
How can we balance the public good of healthcare with our privatized system?
As a wealthy country, we can do better. Let’s hope the next Congress acts to make things better for all.The Hill - 6d -
Buy now, pay later company Affirm strikes $4B loan deal with private credit firm Sixth Street
Two trendy areas in finance — fintech and private credit — are coming together in a new multibillion-dollar joint venture.NBC News - 6d -
Buy now, pay later company Affirm strikes $4 billion loan deal with private credit firm Sixth Street
Affirm Holdings is getting its largest-ever capital commitment with a new partnership from private credit firm Sixth Street.CNBC - 6d -
Company or country: Corporate India’s conundrum
Also in this newsletter: Adani Group’s funding fix and the numbers behind the world’s biggest advertising agencyFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Remembering David Bonderman, a Private Equity Pioneer
A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Judge enters default judgment in suit against Kanye West's private school
A judge entered a default judgment against Kanye West's Christian private school in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday in connection with a lawsuit filed by a former employee.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 12 -
Struck-off sex GP is still advising private patients
Thomas Plimmer was struck off the medical register after having sex with women at his GP surgery.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Funeral Held Privately in Minnesota
Brian Thompson was remembered in his Minnesota hometown as a devoted father to his two sons.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Walgreens in talks over sale to private equity group Sycamore
Potential deal highlights mounting distress facing the retail pharmacy industryFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Warren, Democrats demand answers from Dr. Oz about Medicare privatization
Leading Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Dr. Mehmet Oz on his previous support for eliminating traditional Medicare in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans. Led by Sen. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on 'Medicare privatization'
Democratic senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz on his past "advocacy for Medicare privatization" after Donald Trump picked him to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
China Evergrande liquidators put founder’s private jet up for sale
Airbus plane was one of several markers of wealth amassed by Hui Ka Yan during now-collapsed developer’s boom yearsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Employees at This Tech Company Said They Were Stressed. So the Company Fired Them
Are your employees stressed out? This company has the perfect solution: Terminate them.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
What's New in the Rankings of Best-Managed Companies for 2024
The biggest change this year: capturing customer sentiment by counting clicksThe Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Apple Tops the List of Best-Managed Companies of 2024
Tech companies hold six of the top 10 spots, while Mastercard jumped to fifth place from 24th last year.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a tech billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk to lead NASAABC News - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril
OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa
Aerospace defense firm founder was first civilian to walk in space and led first flight of all-private crew of astronauts. A billionaire entrepreneur who led the first flight of an all-private ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, private astronaut and Shift4 CEO, for NASA chief
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman to be NASA Administrator.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says
Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company
Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
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BlackRock Acquires HPS, a Major Lender of Private Credit
The world’s largest investor is buying HPS, a major provider of private credit, for $12 billion.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump
The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran
Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now
Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
BlackRock expanding in private credit, buys HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion
The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2025, comes during a boom for the private credit space.CNBC - Dec. 3
