Eva Poon

The Benetton-backed entity that owns Aeroporti di Roma and controls Italian highway manager Atlantia has said it will sell a 3 percent stake to the sovereign fund as it raises capital for infrastructure investments.

The US- and Europe-focussed private equity firm is banking on the experience of restaurant and bagel-chain guru Anthony Wedo as it explores the sector's opportunities.

Following close on the heels of CalPERS’ portfolio allocation changes, the $173 billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System has increased its private equity allocation to 8 percent.

The pension giant’s senior investment officer for global equity has resigned to become chief executive of the recently spun-out hedge fund sponsor.

The global buyout firm has expanded its team of professionals with the addition of former Amgen, Disney and Starwood Hotels executive Richard Nanula.

A mix of global investors including Goldman Sachs, Michael Dell's investment firm and the Abu Dhabi government fund has directed capital to the private real estate developer.

The private equity real estate division of Blackstone has yet to reach a final close, but its commitments to date mean the New York alternatives giant now controls the largest funds in both private equity and private equity real estate.

Having just acquired a 7.5 percent stake in alternatives giant The Carlyle Group, the Abu Dhabi government fund Mubadala is again looking to make waves with a $3 billion MGM Mirage resort in the city, the first of several such projects.

Canadian pension fund manager Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec is reportedly looking to spend C$1.6bn on real estate in India in the next five years.

Canadian pension fund manager Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec is reportedly looking to spend C$1.6bn on real estate in India in the next five years.