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Port of Virginia discloses Carlyle, Goldman proposalsGoldman’s proposal argues that it is not the ‘optimal time’ to privatise the East Coast US port, while Carlyle says it is interested in a 60-year or longer concession for the port and may be willing to pay $500m to $700m upfront for it. In March, CenterPoint proposed a 60-year concession for $500m upfront.
- SEC looked to muni rules in writing placement ban
The agency is seeking comments on rules that would prohibit placement agents from dealing with US public pensions. Among the revelations are that the private fund placement industry may be made to pay for the past sins of the US municipal bond market.
- Wetherly first placement firm to settle with Cuomo
The Los Angeles-based firm will pay $1m to the New York Common pension and has agreed to exit the placement business.
- IndyMac deal may be a thing of the past
US regulations on PE ownership of banks will prevent future deals like IndyMac, according to Sander Levy of Vestar Capital Partners.
- Going once, going twice
Auctions are back, with large firms lining up eagerly to deploy their capital.
- Opening the gate
The Chinese market appears to be bestowing favours on Western GP groups previously reserved for locals. For LPs, this may mean more straightforward portfolio diversification.
- RMB funds dominate Chinese fundraising
Fundraising figures for 2009 show that for the first time ever RMB-denominated funds surpassed those raised in dollars.
- Vibrant China
China's private equity industry began the year on shaky ground and ended it with a prediction that it would one day become the world's largest. Jenny Blinch looks at a fluctuating year
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- The changing Federation
The Russian landscape is set to alter beyond recognition and only the strongest will survive. Toby Mitchenall reports from Moscow