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Blackstone hires ex-Archer partner for AustraliaJames Carnegie has joined The Blackstone Group to help source deals in Australia. The hire comes less than a year after the firm brought in Paul Costello as chairman in the country.
- Blackstone closes debut energy fund
David Foley-led Blackstone Energy Partners' first fund was a key part of the New Jersey Division of Investment’s innovative separate account partnership closed last year.
- Blackstone names head of European private equity
The firm has promoted Lionel Assant to head its European private equity group. Assant’s appointment follows the promotion of Joe Baratta to global head of private equity.
- Blackstone, AnaCap partner on European banking
The Blackstone Group and AnaCap Financial Partners are planning to invest in Europe’s banking and financial services sector. Deals will include capital from Blackstone Capital Partners VI.
- San Diego pension re-ups with GSO 'recovery' fund
The pension has approved a $90m commitment to GSO Capital Solutions II, which will provide capital to companies need financial support.
- Blackstone closes historic real estate fund on $13.3bn
The Blackstone Group has closed its latest global real estate fund, which is the largest real estate opportunity vehicle ever raised. About 35% of the commingled vehicle already is invested.
- Internal e-mails used in collusion case
Private equity executives’ emails are being used as evidence that some of the world’s most prominent firms allegedly colluded on mega-buyouts between 2003 and 2007, in an effort to drive down prices and limit competition.
- Blackstone to cut energy costs by 10%
The private equity heavyweight says its new solar power initiatives have the potential to cut energy costs and improve environmental performance throughout its portfolio.
- Blackstone in $1.2bn Gulf of Mexico deal
The oil and gas strategic partnership struck with LLOG is said to be the largest such private equity financing executed in the region.
- From the editor: Season's Greetings!
We'll be unwinding for the holidays, but we look forward to resuming normal service on Jan 2. Check back here for the views of leading professionals on what they expect in 2013.