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Actis hires new IR headThe appointment of Neil Brown comes as the firm attempts to wrap up fundraising for its Actis Global 4 vehicle, which is targeting $1.6bn.
- CDC hires Asia MD
The UK development finance institution has hired Alagappan Murugappan to replace Anubha Shrivastava, who left the firm last year.
- CDH holds first close on China fund
The Hong Kong-based private equity fund has raised over $1bn in commitments and has pulled in a number of key LPs.
- CDC posts £223m return in 2012
The UK development finance institution, which made £169m worth of new commitments last year, has recently established a presence in the direct equity and debt investment realms.
- FMO, CDC invest in Indian debt provider
As the debt market in India becomes increasingly popular with GPs, the development finance institutions have backed Au Financiers directly in a $60m funding round.
- Actis retools fundraise, head of IR to depart
Actis has cut the target and changed the structure of its fourth fund after spending almost two years in the market targeting a total of $3.5bn.
- Privately Speaking: Abraaj’s ambition
In 2012, a merger between two very different fund managers created the Abraaj Group. In April, Philip Borel spoke with several senior partners in the new business about the strategy they’re seeking to execute
- CDC appoints new Africa regional director
The development finance specialist has hired a former IFC executive to fill the newly created role, as it seeks to accelerate its move towards direct debt and equity investing in Africa.
- DPI holds $250m first close
The African-focused firm, which started fundraising last year, is understood to have held a $250m first close in July and is expected to wrap up fundraising in May next year.
- CDC hires ex-Permira exec as chairman
Graham Wrigley, whose previous board chairmanships include emerging markets firm Aureos, joins the UK institution as it continues its shift towards direct investing.