Advisors are an integral part of the private equity landscape, and maintaining a good relationship with these custodians of investor capital should be a major consideration for all professionals involved in fund marketing and IR. We undertook a study showing which types of investors are utilising their services and what advice has being given since the credit crunch.

We examine the current market for infrastructure fundraising, along with some predictions for the medium and long term outlook. Also includes the latest news on which firms are raising funds, who has recently closed a vehicle, and all the latest institutional investor news.

The November 2008 edition of our monthly Real Estate Newsletter

Investors have seen all asset classes suffer during the recent market turmoil, and the long-term outlook remains highly uncertain. In order to assess the impact on institutions’ private equity programs, and their future intentions for the asset class, Preqin’s LP Survey team has undertaken a survey of current LP opinion and sentiment.

The credit crunch is beginning to have a serious effect on fundraising, with the number and value of vehicles raised in Q3 2008 falling significantly in comparison with recent times.

The October 2008 edition of our monthly Private Equity Newsletter

The October 2008 edition of our monthly Real Estate Newsletter

Infrastructure Spotlight - October 2008

The September 2008 edition of our monthly Private Equity Newsletter

The September 2008 edition of our monthly Real Estate Newsletter

Despite continuing problems in the credit markets, private equity fundraising has continued at a strong pace in terms of capital commitments, with a total of $170 billion committed during Q2 2008. Although fundraising has maintained a strong pace in terms of aggregate commitments raised, the number of vehicles achieving a final close has fallen considerably from earlier quarters, and is still falling well short of the required level to bring stability and equilibrium to the fundraising market.

What impact is the growth of the debt sector in today's climate having on the institutional real estate market? Mark Weiss, Managing Director of J.E. Robert Company and President of JER Investors Trust, present his views on the subject. Q2 2008 global private real estate fundraising update. Latest investor news. How can Preqin Real Estate online help you?

What effect has the credit crunch had on private equity fundraising and investor attitudes? Is buyout dry powder starting to pile up? PE fundraising update - an in-depth look at buyout, venture, distressed debt and mezzanine funds. Who are the key players in China focused funds? All the latest investor news.

Why are private equity real estate funds taking longer to raise? An examination into the growing unlisted infrastructure market and the future prospects for this sector. Global private equity real estate fundraising update. All the latest investor news in private equity real estate.

Is the infrastructure explosion sustainable? Which benchmarks are best, and how can they be used to maximum effect? An in-depth look at fundraising in the first half of 2008. A close look at family offices and foundations - who are the key players in this asset class? Latest investor news.

How has the globalisation of the real estate investment world affected the asset class? Why are investors looking to other shores for property investments? Global real estate private equity fundraising update - including a look into which managers are raising funds focused on Asia and the rest of the World. All the latest private equity real estate investor news.

How can performance data help you? PE fundraising update- including an in-depth look at the booming market for infrastructure funds. A close look at private sector pension funds - who are the key players in this investor class? All the latest investor news.

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: The Growing Appetite of Institutional Investors for Emerging Manager Hedge Funds. In this month’s Preqin Hedge research report we conducted a survey of over 50 institutional investors (excluding fund of hedge funds) in hedge funds to find out more about their appetite for emerging manager hedge funds.

How does the performance of private equity funds compare to listed stocks? Fundraising update and a look at the market for private equity mega funds. In-depth look at the top Canadian LPs. Latest investor news.

Exclusive analysis from the Preqin PE Real Estate Fund of Funds Review. How much net profit has been made by LPs on their private equity investments? PE fundraising update - including an in-depth look at fund of funds. A close look into insurance companies - who are the key players in this investor class? Latest investor news.

In-depth look at PE real estate fund of funds. How has real estate private equity fundraising been in Q1 2008? Latest investor news.

What impact are sovereign wealth funds having on the real estate world and what kind of investments are these funds making? Latest news for private equity real estate fundraising. Latest news amongst investors in private equity real estate. An in-depth look into Preqin Real Estate online, and how it can help you.

The Silver Lining - why does private equity fundraising remain strong in such troubled markets? Examination into the terms and conditions of private equity funds. Q1 2008 global fundraising update. What attitudes do LPs have towards private equity fund terms and conditions? Latest investor news.

What impact do sovereign wealth funds have on the global private equity industry? Is private equity performance data prone to survivorship bias? PE fundraising update - including a look into Middle Eastern fundraising activity. A detailed examination into the investment plans of two of the most prominent sovereign wealth funds. Details of upcoming events and conferences in the private equity world. Latest investor news.

Why do fees matter? How have fund of funds performed for the vintage years 1995-2003? PE fundraising update - including a look into mezzanine funds and fund raising in Latin America. All the latest investor news. Who are the big players investing in Latin America and where are they looking to invest?

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: The Growing Influence of Institutional Investors in Hedge Funds: Results of Hedge Fund Manager Survey. In this month’s Hedge Fund Research Report we have surveyed 50 hedge fund managers to find out about their institutional client bases and the changes this has led to in their firm. Managers were interviewed from across the spectrum of strategies and styles, varying in AUM, track record and location.

Real Estate Investor Survey: What are investor views on the current market? How does real estate performance compare to other sectors in private equity? Q1 2008 update for private equity real estate fundraising. Latest investor news.

After a record breaking year in terms of fundraising, who are the fastest growing fund types? Which fund types have declined in terms of aggregate fundraising between 2006 and 2007? An examination into cash flows in private equity - featuring information from The 2008 Preqin Global Private Equity Review. PE fundraising update - including an in-depth look at infrastructure fundraising. A look into the benefits fund of funds have for large and small investors. Latest investor news.

Why do we believe private equity will continue to grow? How the performance of the private equity portfolios of public pension funds on each side of the Atlantic differ. 2007 global fundraising update - figures by fund type and region. How do investors feel about the current state of the market? Latest investor news.

Is investor appetite still running high? What are the areas of interest? Who is investing? An in-depth look into fundraising over 2007. Latest news amongst investors in private equity real estate.

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: Institutional Investors in Hedge Funds Remain Positive. Over recent years the levels of institutional investor interest in hedge fund vehicles has risen to previously unparalleled levels, with institutional capital now accounting for 40% of all commitments made to the hedge fund asset class. Traditionally more reliant on commitments from high-net-worth individuals, hedge fund managers are now having to adapt their products in order to appeal to this increasingly vital source of capital.

The year in review - temporary interruption to growth, or the end of the boom? 10,000 spotlight subscribers - a chance to provide us with your feedback. Preqin online products and publications.

The growth of the private equity real estate industry and the implications for Nordic investors and fund managers. An in-depth report into fundraising over 2007. Which fund managers have been most successful in 2007? Latest news amongst investors in private equity real estate.

Fondinvest Capital interview: Chairman and CEO, Charles Soulignac, shares his thoughts on the European fund of funds industry, and describes the evolving role of fund of funds in serving the needs of both small and large LPs. How successful are fund of funds managers in selecting top performing funds? PE fundraising review and in-depth look at fund of funds fundraising over 2007. Examination into interest and popularity of fund of funds and the key role they play as a stepping stone into the private equity asset class. Latest investor news.

Has the credit crunch affected private equity fundraising? An examination into the performance of the venture capital industry. Q3 2007 PE fundraising update. Do investors in hedge funds remain positive? Featuring information from the new Preqin Hedge publication. Latest investor news.

Has the Credit Crunch Affected Private Equity Real Estate Fundraising? Examination of fundraising over Q3 2007. Latest news amongst investors in private equity real estate.

Why the private equity real estate industry is still booming. What are the reasons behind the industry's continued growth? Global private equity real estate fundraising update. Latest news amongst investors in private equity real estate.

What are the reasons behind the continued growth of PE Real Estate? What are the forecasts and predictions for PE Real Estate in the coming year? How do you ensure that the benchmarks you use are as accurate as possible? Latest fundraising news and an in-depth look at mezzanine fundraising. The importance of targeting the right investors in order to raise a fund as successfully and efficiently as possible. Latest investor news.

How is the PE Real Estate market split between domestic and internationally managed funds in Asia and emerging markets? Who is investing in these vehicles and what does the future hold for the industry? Update of latest PE real estate fundraising activity for 2007. Latest investor news. An in-depth look at Preqin Real Estate Online.

Can buyout funds continue to experience long term growth? Taking a look at the performance of distressed debt and special situations funds. Fundraising update with a closer look at mid-market buyouts. Why Middle Eastern private equity is experiencing major growth. Latest investor news.

Why increasing levels of investor enthusiasm for private equity is creating a challenging fundraising market. How has one of the most risky segments of private equity, early stage venture funds, performed over the past few years? Q2 2007 global fundraising update. Capvent interview: Views of MD, Varun Sood, as the firm prepares to raise a new fund of funds focusing on the Indian private equity market. Latest investor news.

Is investor appetite for private equity real estate sustainable? Fundraising update for Q2 2007. Aberdeen Property Investors interview: Tomas Otterud talks about the growth in popularity of real estate fund of funds vehicles and shares his thoughts on what he believes lies in store for the industry. Latest investor news.

Why do investors see private equity real estate funds as such an attractive investment prospect? Trends for fundraising in Q1 & Q2 2007. Latest news from institutional investors. An in-depth look at the industry’s leading online source of information on private equity real estate, Preqin Real Estate Online.

Assessing the growth of private equity, hedge funds and real estate. How have large and mega large buyout funds performed? Latest fundraising news for venture, buyout and distressed debt funds. Why do investors see private equity real estate funds as such an attractive investment prospect? Latest investor news.

Hedge Fund Special Research Report: Institutional Investors set to Invest $85bn into Hedge Funds. Towards the end of the last century the majority of commitments made to hedge fund vehicles were coming from high-net-worth individuals. With institutional investors worldwide increasing their allocations to alternatives, the hedge fund industry is receiving greater levels of backing from investors of this type than at any other point in the history of the asset class. In order to maintain these levels of support, the industry must adapt in order to respond to the demands and requirements of these new investors.

How do fee structures impact on the alignment of interest between GPs and LPs? We examine the relative performance of different funds from the same firms over time. Q1 2007 global fundraising update. What are the latest trends amongst hedge fund investors? What similarities are there between the largest hedge fund and private equity investors? Latest investor news.

How is the alignment between the different groups that make up the private equity industry standing up as funds are getting bigger? We look at the contrasting performance characteristics of venture and buyout funds. Q1 2007 fundraising update with a closer look at Emerging Markets. Latest trends amongst Foundations and Family Offices. Latest investor news.

Will competitive noise make raising a new fund very challenging for many firms? In-depth cash flow analysis of buyout funds. PE fundraising update - including a look into private equity real estate funds. An examination into LP appetite for French focused funds. How do LPs perceive French focused funds? All the latest investor news.

What factors are driving the emerging markets? How did the emerging market private equity funds perform between 1994-2003? PE fundraising update - including fund of funds and emerging markets. All the latest news on investors in private equity. LPs' interests in emerging markets private equity funds.

Overhang, what overhang? Is there an 'overhang' of committed capital that the industry may struggle to invest? A insight into growth in distributions to LPs and the rate of call-ups are driving the fundraising market. PE fundraising update - including an examination of first-time fund vehicles. How do LPs perceive Asian focused funds? How much is being committed to the region? All the latest investor news.

How has the private equity fund of funds market changed since the 1990's? How does the track record of fund of funds compare to direct funds? PE fundraising update - including an examination into the fundraising market in the MENA region. An insight into LPs investing in emerging managers and first time funds. Latest investor news.

How has the continuing growth of PE transformed it into a key driver of worldwide M&A activity? How has PE performed in creating added value for LPs and Carry for GPs? Q3 2006 global fundraising review. Investigation into LP activity in secondaries funds. Latest investor news.

Is 2006 set to beat last year’s real estate private equity fundraising record? A look into the performance and risk of real estate funds against other types of private equity funds. PE fundraising update - including an examination of private real estate funds raising in the market. Are private equity investors hitting their target commitments? All the latest news on investors in private equity.

How predictions of a pending bust in the private equity industry are simplistic and lack insight: Ian Armitage, CEO of Hg Capital, presents his view. Performance of distressed debt funds. PE fundraising update - including an examination into the mezzanine market. Investigation into the private equity infrastructure fund sector. All the latest investor news.

Private equity's positive role in combining good performance with good corporate governance: David Haarmeyer of Capital Governance presents his view. How did healthcare focused venture funds perform between 1996-2003? Q2 fundraising update. 2006 - A Record Breaking Year in the Making? A look into the limited partner universe - Where do investors prefer to invest and in what types of fund? All the latest investor news.

Why are major LPs focusing their activities on larger commitments to a more concentrated roster of GPs and what are the implications for fund raisers? An in-depth look into mezzanine funds. PE fundraising update - including an examination of the fund of funds market. All the latest investor news.

How have the mega-funds performed in the US and Europe and are there any implications for LPs? How do early stage venture funds compare against general venture funds? Global fundraising update - including an examination into infrastructure and natural resources funds. Which investors have an active interest in energy funds? All the latest investor news.

How do LPs' returns from private equity compare with those from their other investments? Q1 2006 global fundraising update. An in-depth look into the private equity performance of US public pension funds. All the latest news on investors in private equity.

How 2005 turned out to be a record-breaking year for fundraising. How did performance drive the fund-raising market in 2005? Global fundraising update - how did 2006 start out? Will LPs manage to close the gap between amount committed and target allocation to private equity over 2006? Will 2006 be another record year?

Where are the LPs based? How do the mega buyout funds compare to the buyout market as a whole? PE global fundraising update. All the latest news on investors in private equity. An overview of Canadian private equity LPs. Who are the big players investing from the region?

Global fundraising and returns – cyclical peak or sustainable growth? How have European buyouts performed historically? Q3 fundraising update. Latest investor news. Who are the biggest players in central and eastern Europe? Where are they looking to invest and how are their strategies changing?

Highlights of the 2005 Carry Review - providing a unique insight into the net value created for LPs and the amounts of carry earned by GPs. Preqin welcomes clarity in FOIA legislation. How have US early stage venture funds fared to the US venture market as a whole? Latest PE fundraising activity. All the latest news on investors in private equity. Who are the main investors in the Benelux region and where are they looking to invest?

How are emerging managers faring given that the biggest successes in 2005 has been for established firms raising mega-funds? In-depth analysis of the European Venture sector. Update of latest PE fundraising activity. Latest investor news. What strategies are Nordic investors adopting in PE and who are the biggest investors?

Why net cash flows to LPs explain the diverging experience of venture funds compared to buyout and distressed debt. How have US buyout funds performed historically? Update on latest fundraising activity. Latest investor news. In-depth look at UK public pension funds.

Understanding how the distinct investment strategies of different types and sizes of LPs is vital for effective LP targeting and fund raising. Is the out-performance of large buyout funds sustainable? Latest fundraising activity for 2005. Latest investor news. Investigation into the increased attention on the Asian private equity market from global institutional investors.

A Rebound for Venture?: Are LPs missing out on potentially excellent returns in the future as Venture funds get left behind? How have European buyout funds performed historically? Q2 2005 fundraising review. Latest investor news. Investigation into the increasing importance of Australian superannuation funds as they look beyond their domestic market for investment opportunities.

How are the best PE firms succeeding in sustaining superior performance over several fund vintages? Investigating the performance of US Venture funds. Q1 fundraising update. Latest investor news. Why is globalisation and the rise of the European LP offering great opportunities to US firms?

How much do LPs need to over-commit in order to reach their targets to PE? A closer look at the best performing European venture funds from 1999 and 2000. Fundraising update and a look at the new mezzanine funds on the road. How do the allocation of Swiss based investors compare to US pension funds?

What are the implications of the UK Freedom of Information Act for public pension funds and their GPs? Performance of US buyout funds compared to PE as a whole? Fundraising update for Q1 2005. How much money is managed by different types of investors in PE?

With the recent well-publicised turbulence in the global credit markets, many commentators have questioned whether the time is ripe for distressed debt and special situations funds to prosper. Whilst it is indeed true that the prospects for these investment strategies look better than ever, the reality is that these funds have already been enjoying great success for quite some time, with stellar returns for LPs and strong fundraising conditions for GPs.