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CDC commits $149.8m to African fundsThe UK government’s emerging markets investment unit’s total committed investment in Africa reaches $2.6bn.
- CDC invests $250m in three Indian infrastructure funds
The UK fund of funds has backed funds from IDFC, Actis and Kotak.
- Maghreb regional fund closes ahead of target
Tuninvest, the Tunis-based private equity firm, has closed its second fund focused on the Maghreb region on €125m.
- Actis makes debut real estate India investment
The emerging market investor has kicked off its India real estate investing with a JV for a retail development in Bangalore.
- Aureos commits $5m to Mexican transportation
The emerging markets specialist’s Latin America Fund has taken a majority stake in leasing concern Analistas de Recursos Globales.
- Aureos signs agreement with Costa Rican Exchange
The emerging markets specialist will have preferred access to the Central American nation's junior stock market.
- Lombard invests in The Medical City
Lombard Investments has purchased a minority stake in a medical services company in the Philippines, with an eye on the increasing domestic demand for private healthcare.
- IFC CEO advocates Africa fund of funds
The World Bank-backed investment company is looking to set up a body in partnership with another company to provide a gateway for investments into Africa.
- CDC posts record results
Richard Laing, chief executive of the UK government-funded, emerging market fund of funds, sounded a note of caution as high valuations seem certain to hit future returns.