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Franklin creates global head of alternatives roleGlobal investment manager Franklin Templeton appoints William Yun in a new role as head of alternative strategies in a bid to take advantage of growth in areas such as real estate and private equity.
- Templeton acquires 19.3% stake in Halcyon Energy
The Mark Mobius-led asset management firm has acquired a minority stake in the Singapore-based oil and gas industry service provider.
- CIC plans $2bn US mortgage securities splurge
The Chinese Sovereign Wealth fund has reportedly shortlisted nine fund managers taking part in the US Public-Private Investment Plan.
- Darby Invests in Korean wind farm
The Seoul-based joint venture fund between Darby Overseas Investments and Hana Bank has invested 35bn Korean won to help expand the generating capacity of Gangwon Wind Power.
- Darby raises $147m India retail fund
The private equity arm of Franklin Templeton will target high growth, mid-sized unlisted companies.
- Report: China Life’s CIO to head Bohai
Liu Lefei will reportedly be the new chief executive of China’s first wholly domestic private equity fund.
- Darby closes $204m Brazil infrastructure fund
The first of its kind country-specific mezzanine infrastructure fund will target early stage development projects in Brazil, for which mezzanine financing is 'very compatible and appropriate'. The fund is a joint venture between Darby and Stratus Group, a Brazilian private equity manager and advisor.
- Report: Franklin Templeton raises $140m from Indian HNIs
The firm has raised its first India-focused private equity fund to invest in the manufacturing, infrastructure services and consumer-driven sectors.
- MBK’s proposed buyout of pharmaceutical company uncertain
The Asian private equity firm’s S$357 million bid for AsiaPharm faces opposition from minority shareholders.
- Darby replaces Asia head
The private equity arm of Franklin Templeton Investments has appointed David Hudson as the head of its Asia operations, following the departure of Sean Wallace.