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RBS mulls private equity spin-offThe UK lender is in discussions to divest its buyout arm, the latest effort by a major bank to adjust to leaner times by refocusing on its core operations.
- LACERS commits $20m to Insight Ventures
The California pension system formed a new relationship with Insight Ventures, committing to its eighth fund, which has a 4% GP commitment.
- India deals and exits plunge
India recorded the lowest Q1 investment value in three years and a decline in exits as IPO markets remain weak.
- Risk and competition rife in Indonesia
Some believe the various investor groups currently piling into Indonesia may be underestimating the risks of Southeast Asia’s hottest market.
- KKR seeks Australia, Japan deals
KKR sees Asia as the world’s growth region, seeks Australia and Japan deals, and expects to diversify its global portfolio to emphasise more non-PE investments, the firm said.
- Blackstone agrees to India buyout
The global private equity firm will take a 98% stake in auto parts maker Agile Electric in a rare control acquisition in India.
- Vietnam pulls in record PE investment
Global PE firms are warming to Vietnam, and they account for the bulk of the record $535 million plowed into the country in the first half of 2013.
- 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.
- RDIF bolsters international advisory board
The three high-profile appointments, which include the president of China Investment Corporation and the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority, come as Russia’s sovereign wealth fund continues to forge partnerships with international institutions to source co-investment opportunities.
- BankInvest spinout joins Vietnam PE
PENM Partners has emerged from asset management firm BankInvest to join Vietnam’s private equity community as an independent shop.