LGT closes private equity funds after raising $4.1bn

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SWITZERLAND/GLOBAL - Swiss alternative asset manager LGT Capital Partners has closed three private equity funds after raising $4.1bn from institutional investors.

LGT Capital said it was surprised by the amount of capital raised given the current financial environment, with some 60% to 70% coming from pension plans. "We are pleased that we were able to ra...

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