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A leisurely approach to buyoutsAmid reports that the Blackstone Group is considering a flotation of restaurant group Tragus, a new report reveals that private equity firms are now the most active investors in UK leisure property.
- Dubai Holding increases stakes in Marfin bank and investment firm
Dubai Holding has made its second acquisition of a stake in an alternative investment firm this week, buying shares in Marfin Investment Group and Marfin Popular Bank.
- Ussher welcomes sovereign funds to London
The UK City Minister has said she is inviting the Chinese government’s sovereign fund to London. The funds continue on a path towards respectability after Sir David Walker persuaded the Qatar Investment Authority to sign up to his proposals on disclosure and transparency.
- DIC buys 9.9% stake in Och-Ziff
Dubai International Capital, the alternative asset manager, has acquired a stake in US hedge fund Och-Ziff Capital Management in advance of its impending flotation. The hedge fund manager is the latest of numerous firms to receive backing from a state investor.
- Tom Hicks joins Liverpool bid
George Gillett has reportedly joined forces with fellow American sports tycoon and buyout veteran Tom Hicks in the takeover bid for Liverpool football club. Dubai International Capital pulled out of takeover talks earlier this week.
- DIC makes first direct MENA investment
Dubai International Capital has completed its first direct private equity investment in the region through the acquisition of luxury company Rivoli Group.
- Growth in the Gulf(3)
A detailed report by KPMG and the Gulf Venture Capital Association has revealed the extent of the boom in the MENA region, Toby Lewis examines the figures.
- Growth in the Gulf(2)
A detailed report by KPMG and the Gulf Venture Capital Association has revealed the extent of the boom in the MENA region, Toby Lewis examines the figures.
- Growth in the Gulf
A detailed report by KPMG and the Gulf Venture Capital Association has revealed the extent of the boom in the MENA region, Toby Lewis examines the figures.
- DIC creates private equity arm with $6bn assets(3)
Dubai International Capital is restructuring its business to create a specific private equity arm as it looks to expand the company and its buyout arm over the next two years.