The Dubai-based firm has made two senior level appointments and expects to make more this year as it continues raising its $4bn Fund III.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Abu Dhabi Investment Company’s private equity chief left the firm on Sunday to pursue ‘other opportunities’. Serkan Kizil will act as interim head of private equity.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The UK firm is putting a team in place in Asia with the primary aim of helping its existing portfolio access Asian markets.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Kevin Zhang will end his 15 year-career with the bank, reportedly to join a China-focused private equity fund.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Jenny Blinch explores optimism across Asia: Is the region’s private equity market best placed to weather the global financial storm?
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The second fund being raised by the MENA-focused firm is expected to reach its $350m target within a few months.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Switzerland-based firm was targeting $1bn for its second Asia-focused ‘programme’, a series of vehicles which will invest in primary funds and secondary transactions and also partner on direct investments.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The European niche investor bought the stricken UK tea and coffee retailer for an undisclosed amount from Icelandic seller Baugur Group.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Emerging markets specialist Aureos has now made four investments in Thailand from its $91m South-East Asia Fund. The investment was in return for a 'significant minority' stake.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Private equity in the UAE is not immune to the global financial crisis and will experience a ‘natural shift in its business model’ over the next three to five years, a survey has found.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
