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CDC posts £223m return in 2012The UK development finance institution, which made £169m worth of new commitments last year, has recently established a presence in the direct equity and debt investment realms.
- First-time funds: Asia
In an era where investors are increasingly focused on experience and track record, it’s arguably never been harder to raise a debut fund. Yet some groups are managing to buck the trend.
- UK growth fund fires up fifth oil and gas deal
The £2.5bn growth investor, established less than two years ago to support promising British SMEs, has now backed Scotland-based Petrotechnics.
- Carlyle in $254m listing for China hotels
The firm's second Asian fund backed China hotel operator New Century, which is this week expected to become the first REIT to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange since 2011.
- KV Asia debut fund raises $250m
The private equity firm co-founded by ex-Citi and StanChart executive Karam Butalia is near a final close on its debut vehicle, which targets Southeast Asia.
- CDC appoints new Africa regional director
The development finance specialist has hired a former IFC executive to fill the newly created role, as it seeks to accelerate its move towards direct debt and equity investing in Africa.
- CDC hires ex-Permira exec as chairman
Graham Wrigley, whose previous board chairmanships include emerging markets firm Aureos, joins the UK institution as it continues its shift towards direct investing.
- Friday Letter PEI Award winners find success in uncertain times
During December, thousands of private equity industry participants in more than 50 countries took the time to think about which firms, advisors and transactions truly stood out from the rest in 2010. They voted in our annual PEI Awards readers’ poll, the results of which were revealed this week and show the brightest firms in the industry have flourished despite challenging conditions.
- Friday Letter: It's where the world of investment is going
Making good, consistent returns in emerging markets is still hugely challenging. But with developed markets stagnating, these fast-growing economies are becoming increasingly difficult for private equity investors to ignore.
- Five Minutes with Robert Petty
Banks and other traditional debt providers have decreased their funding to businesses in Asia forcing entrepreneurs to accept financing from credit managers, explains Robert Petty of Clearwater Capital Partners.