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KKR increases Manhattan footprintThe buyout firm has leased the eighth floor of the Crown Building, an historic Fifth Avenue skyscraper, for ‘certain administrative functions’.
- TH Lee launches credit arm with $500m(3)
US buyout firm TH Lee has created a credit fund with $500 million in commitments and a dedicated credit division staffed largely by ex-AIG executives, including AIGGIG’s former head of private placement, Sam Tillinghast.
- Credit Suisse adds to Asia sponsor coverage group(4)
Credit Suisse has hired Ben Ngai from Citi to focus on sponsor coverage in China.
- European Capital looks forward to a golden age(4)
European Capital has expanded its German debt team as it looks to benefit from reduced competition in the credit markets following the exit of CLOs and hedge funds.
- Bridge over troubled water(3)
Banks and investment groups may have found a cure for debt indigestion in the form of the hung bridge fund. By Andy Thomson, editor Private Equity International
- Academics predict negative returns for ’05, ’06 funds
Increasing fund sizes and periods of heavy fundraising have historically correlated with decreasing returns, according to research presented by two prominent US scholars.
- Horlick warns industry to sharpen presentation skills(3)
Nicola Horlick, chief executive of UK fund manager Bramdean, used her keynote speech at yesterday's PEI Media conference to highlight the task facing the industry if it is to continue its growth and move into the mainstream.
- Consortium to drop $25bn Sallie Mae deal(4)
A JC Flowers-led consortium has said it will likely drop its $25 billion bid for Sallie Mae, but is willing to renogotiate the deal, taking into consideration a changed economic and legislative environment.
- Horlick warns industry to sharpen presentation skills(2)
Nicola Horlick, chief executive of UK fund manager Bramdean, used her keynote speech at yesterday's PEI Media conference to highlight the task facing the industry if it is to continue its growth and move into the mainstream.
- General Atlantic continues worldwide recruitment drive
John Bernstein, who previously led Advent International’s London branch of its European technology and telecoms team, is the latest hire by global investment firm General Atlantic.