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Partners opens in South AmericaThe Swiss giant’s global expansion continues. New York-based Karin Hallin will head up a new office in São Paolo, Brazil.
- Shanghai publishes guidelines to QFLP programme
The measures leave many of the questions around foreign LP investment into RMB funds unanswered, but contain good news for foreign GPs managing RMB funds.
- Carlyle promotes PE executives
The Washington DC-based firm has named 15 new managing directors including Brian Bernasek, Andrew Marino and Juan Carlos Felix, alongside 20 promotions to principal/director.
- Report: Beijing secures approval for QFLP scheme
The Chinese capital has reportedly joined Shanghai in securing the necessary backing from China’s central government to launch a currency conversion programme for offshore LPs. Further detail on Shanghai’s QFLP scheme has also emerged.
- Carlyle embraces DIFC fund regime
The firm’s latest MENA vehicle, the first of its kind, opens up certain sectors for Gulf-based LPs in Carlyle’s $500m MENA fund.
- Carlyle takes stake in Primatics
The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in Primatics Financial, the private equity firm’s second investment in a niche software-services company in the last six months.
- Rockland closes debut institutional fund on $333m
The Houston, Texas-based energy investor has made one investment to date, acquiring an interest in California’s La Paloma Generating Plant.
- Buying into Brazil
Private equity investment in Latin America’s largest economy increased dramatically in 2010, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
- Report: KKR and TPG team up to bid for Foster’s wine unit
The global private equity giants are said to be in partnership to bid for Treasury Wine Estates, after the Australian beverage producer rejected a previous A$2.7bn private equity bid.
- Patni auction nears close
A winner for the Indian asset is likely to be determined this week, putting to rest a bidding war which has involved private equity firms Apax Partners, The Carlyle Group and Advent International.