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FLAG approaches target for Fund VThe US-based fund of funds has raised nearly 75% of its target for Fund V, which will continue the firm’s strategy of investing in funds of less than $1bn in size.
- Clifford Chance PE head steps down
Seasoned private equity lawyer David Walker has left the magic circle firm to join Latham & Watkins.
- A lower bar
A new feeder fund has been established that provides access to Carlyle Group funds for a minimum investment of just $50,000 – another sign that the industry is starting to look outside the traditional channels for capital.
- Briefing: Rediscovering Japan
Long shunned as uninspiring, Japan is getting a second look from global firms and LPs – thanks partly to its underperforming neighbours.
- New Jersey zeroes in on fees
PEI recently sat down with New Jersey's Division of Investment director Tim Walsh and investment council chair Bob Grady (pictured) to talk about the system's ongoing efforts to lower fees.
- Leveraged finance review: Asia's learning curve
With LBOs expected to increase in China, domestic banks are learning the nuances of leverage financing through their offshore units
- Study: Southeast Asia exits soar
PE exits of portfolio companies in Southeast Asia last year more than doubled in terms of deal value, a trend expected to continue, according to a Bain & Company report.
- Deal Mechanic: Synova Capital & DBG
In just three years, Synova Capital helped reposition dental services business dbg, tripling EBITDA in the process and generating a 77% IRR on exit. By Vicky Meek
- G8 protesters to target private equity
Blackstone, Lion and Carlyle are among 100 listed targets of anti-capitalist demonstrators planning to gather in London ahead of the G8 summit in June.
- Ares appoints ex-Blair adviser as Europe chief
Charles Steel, also a former Carlyle executive, will be heading the US firm’s private equity operations across the Atlantic.