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Rebecca Akrofie

Rebecca Akrofie is a News Reporter at private funds management covering private equity management, regulation and legislative developments.

Candover: the saga continues

The acquisition of Arle Capital Partners by a distressed legacy specialist is the latest in an almost decade-old attempt to salvage the UK investor’s legacy portfolio.

4 min read · 04 August 2017

US buyers paying premium for revenue, research suggests

In contrast, European buyers paid a greater multiple for higher profits, the data from CEPRES showed.

2 min read · 01 August 2017

Investcorp appoints El-Arian as advisor

The global investment stalwart is currently chief economic advisor at Allianz.

1 min read · 31 July 2017

PE in line for manager conduct rules

The BVCA has said it supports the plans in principle, but they need to be proportionate

2 min read · 27 July 2017

Morgan Stanley to boost alts for HNWIs

The bank’s investment management arm has backed alternative investment platform iCapital Network for an undisclosed sum.

1 min read · 26 July 2017

CalSTRS CIO: ‘Material risk’ strategy missing in ESG

Managers can integrate ESG more successfully into their investments if they prioritise business risks to their assets, says Christopher Ailman.

2 min read · 25 July 2017

Aquila appoints consultant relations and ESG head

Ian Williams will be responsible for the firm’s relationship with investment consultants as well as developing its ESG strategy.

2 min read · 24 July 2017

Half of PPMs silent on ESG

The recent MJ Hudson research also showed managers with less than $1bn in assets ‘seldom have an ESG policy’.

2 min read · 20 July 2017

PRI: Fund terms must balance GP and LP ESG needs

Guidance will recommend where to include ESG provisions in a fund’s terms and conditions.

2 min read · 10 July 2017

Ex-Carlyle heads raise $870m for debut fund

Stellex Capital Management has held a final close on the vehicle above target after two years of fundraising.

2 min read · 10 July 2017

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