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Carlyle adds three to management committeeCarlyle has expanded the team that executes its corporate strategy to include the heads of fund investor relations, global external affairs and global market strategies.
- PE collusion case continues
A federal judge refused to dismiss a case alleging some of the world’s top LBO firms colluded on mega-deals made during the industry’s golden era, but said plaintiffs have fallen short of proving an overarching conspiracy.
- Carlyle lowers the bar for commitments
Investors can now commit as little as $50,000 to the firm's buyout funds.
- Briefing: Brazil
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment, writes Sam Sutton
- Nexus Group collects $372m for Fund II
The Peru-based firm, which closed its debut fund on $320m in 2011, is targeting $600m for its second investment vehicle.
- Carlyle eyes Jakarta office
The Carlyle Group is considering opening an office in Jakarta to improve access to Southeast Asian markets, says COO Glenn Youngkin.
- Indiana hires Carlyle to run in-state private equity
The Indiana Public Retirement System had been searching for a manager for the $150m programme that will invest in funds and companies that have extensive business in the state.
- Carlyle leads $688m take-private of China hotel chain
Carlyle is leading its second take-private of a US-listed Chinese company, following a trend of privatisation deals involving Chinese companies listed overseas.
- A true reawakening?
Prime minister Shinzo Abe’s radical $116tn stimulus package has injected some hope into Japan’s economy. But are private equity firms likely to reap the benefits?
- Investor Base: LPs strengthen funds business
Two major LPs have been busy strengthening their traditional fund commitment operations.