Private Equity
As new buyouts remain scarce, many GPs are taking advantage of the high yield bond market to refinance deals for dividend recaps, David Whiteley, a managing director leveraged loan markets at Lloyds Bank, tells PEI.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
Natixis Private Equity, the buyout arm of French lender Natixis, just acquired Swiss-based Euro PE. At a time when most banks are retreating from the asset class, chief executive Dominique Sabassier explains why private equity remains an integral part of Natixis’ strategy.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
The head of Asia at global fund of funds Auda International speaks about the challenges facing the business model.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
Amid slower growth and toughening competition in a number of emerging markets, Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Market Group, explains why developing economies continue to offer a wealth of opportunities for private equity.
4 min read · 19 September 2013
Even after China re-opens the IPO markets, companies considering a listing may decide to seek other exit routes. Bonnie Lo, partner at NewQuest Capital, explains why.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
There are a few dedicated sellers in the secondaries market today, but most are opportunistic, said Harken Capital Securities' vice president, Nick Hatch.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The Mexican private equity market is less crowded and opportunities are more attractive for firms with local expertise, says Alfredo Castellanos, managing director at Evercore Mexico Capital Partners, which closed its third fund last month.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
Fast times in the private equity secondary market: Is the party over? Will the hangover be brief and mild or long and painful? Jeff Hammer (pictured) and Paul Sanabria explore.
5 min read · 19 September 2013
US pensions may be increasing their allocations to private equity. But the current row over fund expenses shows they’re also keeping GPs on a tighter leash.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
There’s a vacuum at the smaller end of the secondary market, argue Capital Dynamics’ Joseph Marks (pictured) and Sandro Galfetti.
4 min read · 19 September 2013
