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Apollo, Blackstone back ILPA fee guidelinesNine global asset management firms, including The Carlyle Group, KKR, and Blackstone, have backed ILPA’s new fee reporting template.
- Privately Speaking: David Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group
In our first magazine we interviewed Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein as he sought to build a brand with global recognition. This month, we meet again to assess how the firm – and the industry – has moved to the mainstream.
- Blackstone acquires $6.1bn Team Health
The deal reunites the private equity firm with the healthcare staffing company it previously acquired in 2005.
- Blackstone garners $6.5bn
The firm closes one of the world’s largest mezzanine funds.
- A $13bn opportunity
Taiwanese insurance groups are diversifying their portfolios and flocking to private equity in the hunt for higher yield, offering a substantial opening for fund managers.
- Blackstone boosts activity in energy in Q3
The firm was busy buying upstream assets in the third quarter and has so far this year invested about $2 billion in four private equity deals in the energy sector.
- Carlyle VP joins Blackstone’s Mumbai team - Exclusive
After spending 10 years at Carlyle, Mukesh Mehta has joined an eight-person investment team in Blackstone’s Mumbai office as the only private equity-focused principal.
- SoftBank, Saudi Arabia’s PIF launch $100bn tech fund
Japanese telco giant SoftBank aims to be the biggest technology investor with its latest private equity fund.
- Donald Trump's $64 private equity question
In the world of private equity, Trump supporters are keeping their preferences to themselves for fear of upsetting investors.
- Blackstone to bag $675m in Chinese IT exit
The private equity giant is reportedly selling all of its shares in IT & outsourcing company Pactera, after a two-year hold period.