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Helios hits hard-cap with biggest African vehiclePrivate equity group Helios, co-led by Tope Lawani (pictured), has closed its latest fund on $900m after two years in the market. It is understood to be the biggest fund raised for Africa.
- CDC to overhaul remuneration scheme
The state-backed development group will have to strike a new balance between attracting top-tier talent and keeping pay in line with its mandate as an investor in impoverished regions.
- IDFC Capital to spin out
The Singapore-based fund of funds manager has parted company with its Indian parent and will continue to fundraise under its new name, Serasi Capital.
- Laing to step down from CDC
In a ‘blow’ to African private equity, Richard Laing will quit the development-focused fund of funds in early 2012 after the completion of a government review of its activities.
- CDC commits €30m to green funds
The UK government-owned development finance institution has pledged capital to two funds addressing climate change and energy efficiency in some of the world’s poorest countries.
- CDC invests $30m in African infra fund
The UK-based development finance institution has committed $30m to the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 2, which is trying to raise $600m.
- Sharper Focus
Facing criticism it has become too “financially focused”, government-owned CDC group will be undergoing yet another round of consultation over its investment policy.
- A class of its own
Infrastructure investing in Asia is gradually emerging from the shadow of the private equity asset class, finds Siddharth Poddar.
- Actis promotes four to partner in Asia
Mumbai-based Sanjiv Aggarwal and Shomik Mukherjee, and Beijing-based Tao Sun and Dong Zhong have been promoted to partners at the firm.
- CDH-backed Syswin raises $67.2m through NYSE IPO
The Chinese private equity firm last year invested $30.5m in the real estate service provider for a 19% stake.