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Freshfields launches multi-strategy groupThe law firm has launched a ‘fully integrated offering’ for private equity, infrastructure, sovereign wealth and so-called ‘alternative capital providers’, acknowledging that the strategies of many global investors have converged.
- CPPIB and La Caisse buy engineering firm
The combined C$160m investment in engineering consulting firm Genivar comes after a robust 12 months for private equity in Canada.
- Morgan Stanley awaits LP vote on fund extension
The fate of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing’s latest global opportunity fund lies in an investor vote to extend its investment period scheduled to happen this month.
- Canadian buyouts shift to smaller deals
Investment activity in Canada was marked by a drop in both deal flow and transaction values during the third quarter, according to Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.
- EVCA Conference: Macro issues distorting market realities
LPs and GPs urged people to focus on the micro opportunities in Europe’s mid-market during the EVCA Mid-Market Forum in Budapest, whilst criticising political leaders for the way they have handled the economic crisis.
- GIC joins Avolon PE team with $300m investment
Sovereign wealth fund GIC has reportedly invested $300m in an aircraft leasing company owned by Cinven, CVC and Oak Hill.
- TPG to raise up to $5bn for Asia fund
The global firm is plotting its sixth Asian fund, which could be the largest fund raised for the region since the financial crisis.
- Ares, CPPIB pay $1.6bn for 99 Cents Only
Private equity firm Ares Capital and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are to acquire discount retail chain 99 Cents Only in a deal valued at $1.6bn.
- Capital abounds in Canada’s mid-market
Well-capitalised commercial banks and pensions in Canada have contributed to a spike in buyout activity, says Birch Hill’s Steve Dent.
- CPPIB grows PE investments by C$1.4bn
The Canada Pension Plan’s private equity portfolio increased to C$24.1bn during the first quarter of the fiscal year, helping the pension’s total assets reach a record C$153.2bn.