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EMPEA appoints Helios exec as first Africa chairThe Emerging Markets Private Equity Association has appointed Henry Obi, the chief operating officer of Helios Investment Partners, as its first chairman of the newly-created EMPEA Africa Council.
- Washington State breaks $2bn on 2011 commitments
The $78bn retirement system allocated around $550m to two private equity funds, including forming a new relationship with emerging markets giant Actis.
- PEI EM Forum: Africa trumps other markets
African countries such as Egypt and Nigeria hold many attractive investment opportunities, Pontefract managing partner James Seymour said at PEI's emerging markets conference in London.
- Actis tracks down South African deal
Emerging markets private equity investor Actis has acquired South African vehicle tracking business for $434m, according to the firm. It is its first investment in the crime sector.
- Actis partner to join Providence
Providence Equity Partners has hired Tao Sun to head its China investments.
- Emerging market fundraising accelerates
Fundraising by firms targeting emerging markets is accelerating, says trade body EMPEA, which predicts the total will reach $40bn by year end, almost double the $23.5bn raised in the whole of 2010.
- Actis in Middle East credit card deal
The emerging markets-focused firm has set sights on the growth potential of Jordan’s payment market.
- Actis in $345m Guatemalan electricity deal
The emerging markets private equity firm has acquired two electricity supply and transport businesses in Guatemala from Gas Natural Fenosa, a Spanish energy operator.
- GPs warn of ‘rough ride’ in emerging markets
Political risk and inflation were among challenges highlighted by Abraaj's Arif Naqvi, Actis' Jonathan Bond and Global Environment Fund's Jeffrey Leonard while speaking at an industry conference.
- PEI Awards: Oaktree, Apax retain crowns
The results are in: Oaktree and Apax are among the winners that have once again been honoured by peers in the PEI Awards. Meanwhile, TPG swept the boards in Asia, while Actis, Blackstone, Bridgepoint, Robeco, CalPERS, Temasek and Partners Group were also considered standouts by voters.