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China Ping An Insurance Overseas (Holdings) Limited Raised Fund of USD 850 Million for Overseas Private Equity Investing
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China Ping An Insurance Overseas (Holdings) Limited, the main offshore investment and asset management platform of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (2318.HK, 601318.SH), together with its subsidiaries (“PAOH” or “Ping An“), announces the successful closing of its third vintage of private equity fund program (the “Fund”).
The Fund is a continuation of PAOH’s dedicated investment program focusing on the overseas private equity market. It comprises a well-diversified portfolio of top-tier buyout and growth managers in North America and Europe which was invested by Ping An and was transferred to the Fund as a secondary transaction. The Fund also includes a mandate that will invest in co-investment opportunities sourced from Ping An’s extensive network of global GP relationships.
The Fund received a total capital commitment of USD 850 million from a group of global investors, led by AlpInvest Partners (“AlpInvest”) and Montana Capital Partners (“mcp”). GIC, which previously anchored a predecessor private equity fund managed by PAOH with mcp, has participated in the Fund as well. PAOH and other investors are also limited partners in the Fund.
Hoi Tung, Chairman and CEO of PAOH, commented: “We are delighted to see the successful closing of our third fund vintage. We are particularly grateful for the support of our existing investors, GIC and mcp, as well as the trust of AlpInvest and other limited partners. This is a great vote of confidence and recognition in our investment capability, track record and operational governance. We look forward to capturing more compelling investment opportunities in the global market for our prestigious partners.”
Dr. Christoph Jäckel, Managing Partner of mcp, said: “We are honored to deepen our long-standing relationship with Ping An by structuring another customized and complex carve-out transaction. This secondary investment opportunity is a great showcase for mcp’s ability to add value for our investors by providing exposure to high-quality private equity assets in unique ways through direct negotiations.”
Choo Yong Cheen, Chief Investment Officer of Private Equity at GIC, noted: “GIC is pleased to extend our relationship with Ping An, along with AlpInvest and Montana Capital, through another secondary transaction following the success of our prior commitment. Ping An has continued to invest with well-regarded managers, creating another compelling opportunity for GIC.”
Wendy Zhu, Managing Director at AlpInvest Partners said, “We are excited to partner with PAOH in identifying and building out a high quality global private equity portfolio managed by our selected global private equity managers. We look forward to the collaboration between our firms and to support PAOH in building an industry-leading asset management franchise.”
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Kroll Liquidators Secured Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Between Emergent Fidelity Technologies and FTX Estate Approved by US Bankruptcy Court
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, announced today that a multi-million dollar settlement between the liquidators of Emergent Fidelity Technologies, Ltd. and the FTX Estate has been approved by the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. This settlement involves the recovery of 56 million shares in Robinhood Markets, Inc., acquired by Emergent in May 2022.
Emergent is an Antiguan entity controlled by former FTX executives Sam Bankman-Fried and Zixiao “Gary” Wang. Kroll’s liquidators of Emergent, Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla were originally appointed as Receivers over Emergent on an emergency basis to prevent assets from being sold and made inaccessible to the victims of Bankman-Fried’s scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) took control of the assets. The liquidators from Kroll worked with the DOJ to facilitate the repurchase of shares by Robinhood, securing over $626 million for the victims of the FTX scheme.
This settlement is part of the ongoing efforts to recoup assets back for the victims of Bankman-Fried’s scheme.
Angela Barkhouse, Head of Offshore Restructuring at Kroll commented, “The settlement is a significant step in the liquidation of Emergent Fidelity Technologies, Ltd., providing a fair and efficient resolution for all parties. It underscores our commitment to maximizing value and aims to resolve outstanding claims and facilitate the equitable distribution of assets to creditors.”
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Emergent is represented by the liquidators, Angela Barkhouse and Toni Shukla of Kroll, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP as legal counsel in the United States, Forbes Hare, and Lake Kentish & Bennett in Antigua, and David Joseph KC and Alex Riddiford of Essex Court Chambers as counsel.
About Kroll
As the leading independent provider of financial and risk advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. Kroll’s team of more than 6,500 professionals worldwide continues the firm’s nearly 100-year history of trusted expertise spanning financial, risk, governance, transactions and valuation. Our advanced solutions and intelligence provide clients the foresight they need to create an enduring competitive advantage. At Kroll, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn more at kroll.com.
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Race to the Top: Bybit Adds $1 Million to WSOT 2024 Prize Pool – Final Days to Register!
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, makes another statement in rewarding excellence in trading. The exchange has added 1,000,000 USDT for top performing squads in the World Series of Trading (WSOT). This latest boost will reward 27 additional teams on the Squad Leaderboard and Regional Squad Leaderboards, giving more squads a better chance to claim exclusive rewards up to 10% of the total WSOT prize pool.
From now to Oct. 31, 10AM UTC, the best performing squads may get a head start in their race to unlock a 1,000,000 USDT prize pool. The prestigious prizes are reserved for elite players for a limited time only. Expanding the rewards spectrum for extraordinary yield seekers outside of the top ten and top three lists, the freshly unlocked prize pool gives more high-performing teams their due recognition, and a chance to secure bigger awards.
New Booster Prize Pool Breakdown
1.Squad Leaderboard by PnL(%)
- Ranks 11-20: 21,000 USDT per squad
- Ranks 21-30: 16,000 USDT per squad
2.Regional Squad Leaderboards by PnL(%)
- Ranks 4-10 in each region: 10,000 USDT per squad
WSOT 2024: Higher Stakes, Bigger Rewards
Squads leading the competition now face even higher stakes. The last ones standing in top positions throughout the remaining days stand to earn significantly more, thanks to the expanded prize structure.
Since its launch, WSOT has become the premier crypto trading competition, with one breakout year after another. In 2024, the total prize pool increased by 2,000,000 USDT, reaching a record 10,000,000 USDT, making WSOT not only the longest running competition of its kind in crypto, but also the most rewarding rendition by far. With 13 days remaining in the competition period of WSOT, over 70,000 participants have already unlocked more than 60% of the total pool as of Oct. 18.
Final registration for WSOT 2024 closes in two days. Sign up for crypto’s flagship trading competition for a chance to claim a share of the 10,000,000 USDT prize pool: WSOT 2024.
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Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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H&M Foundation – Tackling urgent challenges with anticipatory funding
H&M Foundation has announced a significant commitment of SEK7,500,000 (€660,000) to support Start Network’s disaster risk financing programme, Start Ready. This three-year commitment aims to strengthen the capacity of eight countries to anticipate, respond to, and recover from crises.
STOCKHOLM , Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With climate as a strategic focus, the H&M Foundation’s mission is to support the textile industry in halving its greenhouse gas emissions every decade reaching net-zero by 2050 in a just and fair transition. However, there are also urgent climate related challenges such as climate disasters, that require urgent action. Over the years, climate related disasters have increased. Evidence suggests that around 55% of humanitarian funding goes to climate related crises but only 1% of this funding is organised in advance – despite this being a much more effective way of tackling these crises.
Targeting anticipatory measures in climate driven disasters can prevent or ease emergency catastrophes. That is why H&M Foundation now partnered up with Start Network, a global network of more than 100 organisations working together to shift from reactive crisis response to proactive early action, to support their financing mechanism Start Ready. Through Start Ready, funds are prepositioned for crises that happen with regular and predictable patterns of recurrence, like floods, droughts, and heatwaves. Start Ready protects an average of 700,000 people across eight countries annually. This partnership will enhance the capacity and coverage of current hazard preparedness systems in these countries.
Anna Gedda, CEO of H&M Foundation, hopes that this partnership can inspire other funders to invest more in preventive work: “Proactive measures are essential to prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic events. We believe preventive funding can make a significant difference and ensure a safer future for all. We are proud to support Start Network in their vital efforts to prevent and mitigate the negative effects of disasters.”
H&M Foundation is privately funded by the Stefan Persson family, founders and main owners of the H&M Group. We use philanthropic resources to find, fund and facilitate disruptive innovations, initiatives and research that enable a socially inclusive and planet positive textile industry. To accelerate the transformation, we take on a holistic and open approach – bringing diverse partners together to co-create, and to share learnings and solutions. The H&M Foundation can also provide emergency relief. For more information visit hmfoundation.com.
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