UK government-backed CDC Group, a significant LP and co-investor in emerging markets, may ramp up direct investment activity.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Despite some record-breaking deals, private equity firms only managed to raise $5.7bn in the IPO market in Q3 2010.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Hans Morris, the former president of Visa who has been a special advisor for GA, will lead the firm's global financial services sector.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Belgian presidency has proposed a five-year dual approach to the AIFM's third country rules, in an attempt to find harmony on one of the pending directive's most hotly contested issues.
4 min read · 05 January 2013
First Reserve is backing what will be Europe's largest solar power plant in its first deal from its joint venture with SunEdison.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The UK’s legal and regulatory system has been flagged as the most favourable for LBO deals.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Barclays Private Equity, expected to spin out from parent Barclays Bank in coming months, is set to restructure its unique three-headed leadership team.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The listed private equity firm has acquired Mizuho Investment Management, a debt management businesses, for £18.3m as part of its overall restructuring plan.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Limited partners are experiencing more favourable terms and conditions on management fees, clawback provisions and fee offsets, according to a study by Debevoise & Plimpton.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The listed private equity firm invested £257m in the five months ended in August, up nearly 66% from the same period last year.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
