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India PE fundraising grows 8% in 2016India-focused funds raised a total of $4 billion in 2016 and now carry approximately $9 billion of dry powder, data from Bain & Company showed.
- PIMCO hires former Blackstone exec
The new executive will oversee PIMCO’s private strategies.
- Greener on the other side
Responsible investing is gaining traction in the US as a driver of returns. As we find in this preview of our April edition, this is a good point in the cycle to take note.
- Blackstone sells remaining stake in SeaWorld
The firm sold its 21% stake in the company, which went public in 2013, to Chinese investors.
- China’s HNA buys stake in Old Mutual’s AM unit
The Chinese conglomerate, whose businesses range from aviation to financial services, has made its second acquisition in the US in a month as its continues its overseas push.
- Going long
Institutional investors want to put capital to work for more than 10 years at a time. Are private equity firms the right organisations to do it?
- KKR, CDPQ make first long-term co-investment
The acquisition of insurance company USI is part of a partnership between the two firms to target longer-duration and lower risk investments in businesses with stable recurring revenue.
- Why this isn’t 2007
The private equity industry of today has been shaped by lessons from the financial crisis.
- TowerBrook bolsters team with three hires – Exclusive
The firm has added execs from Blackstone, Alix Partners and Balyasny Asset Management.
- CVC to open India office
The firm will re-locate a London-based senior MD to helm its effort in the country.