GMT Communications Partners has appointed Jonny Maxwell as senior advisor. Formerly global head of private equity fund-of-funds at Allianz Private Equity Partners, Maxwell had overall responsibility for indirect private equity activities.
2 min read · 04 September 2013
H.I.G. WhiteHorse, a credit affiliate of global investment firm H.I.G. Capital, has arranged and provided unitranche debt financing to support JZ International’s acquisition of a majority interest in Winn Solicitors. The transaction has received the required approvals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority.
3 min read · 04 September 2013
In this Wednesday's First Read find out how to make VCs pitch you, how the Microsoft and Nokia deal has boosted M&A figures and who America's fastest growing retailers are.
1 min read · 04 September 2013
Altius Associates has announced adjustments to its executive management team. John A. Hess, co-founder and CEO since 1998, will assume the full time role of executive chairman of Altius Associates Ltd. Assuming the CEO role with immediate effect will be three existing executive directors of the firm: Jenny Fenton, currently chief operating officer; Brad Young, currently head of investments, and Dr Eric Warner, currently head of investor relations. The three will carry the title of Co-CEO.
2 min read · 03 September 2013
This Tuesday morning read all about who's making noise in African private equity, a bug that would let hackers delete any photo off Facebook and the pros and cons of financial and strategic buyers within the industry.
1 min read · 03 September 2013
Vacancies up for grabs following the Labor Day holiday include analyst, associate and IT-focused positions at Partners Group, E3 Investment Group, General Atlantic and Blackstone.
1 min read · 03 September 2013
Advent International has appointed Hanspeter Spek to its operating partner programme. Spek will advise and work closely with Advent’s healthcare team to identify attractive investment opportunities and generate post-investment value in the areas of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals-related services globally.
3 min read · 02 September 2013
Global asset manager Adveq has opened an office in London, its third in Europe. Since the firm’s inception in 1997 in Zurich, Adveq has expanded its global presence to seven locations worldwide.
2 min read · 02 September 2013
IFC Catalyst Fund, FMO and SIFEM, have signed agreements to commit to the Armstrong South East Asia Clean Energy Fund. The third closing brings the fund size to $130 million. The Armstrong Fund is a private equity fund that invests in small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Southeast Asia.
3 min read · 02 September 2013
It's the end of the summer holidays for most and the start of the football season. For those of you who want a quick update here's a Labor Day First Read with the latest from the weekend.
1 min read · 02 September 2013
