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GIC appoints chairmen

Three weeks after appointing heads for its private equity and real estate businesses, GIC has appointed Ang Kong Hua and Lim Hng Kiang as acting chairmen of the two business units.

AnaCap finally seals third banking acquisition

Financial services-focused buyout firm AnaCap has completed its third acquisition of a bank after 18 months of negotiations, purchasing Czech Republic-based Banco Popolare Ceská republika.

SSF vice chairman heads to CIC

Li Keping will replace Gao Xiqing as chief investment officer at CIC. Gao will reportedly continue his roles as vice chairman and president.

Carlyle adds senior advisor in Brazil

The firm has added former CEO of Petrobras fuel distribution subsidiary Petrobras Distribuidora Luiz Viana as a senior advisor to Carlyle’s South America buyout team.

Oaktree files for $100m IPO

Oaktree will join peers such as Blackstone, KKR and Apollo with a public listing it said would allow it to transition beyond its founders, Howard Marks (pictured) and Bruce Karsh.

Campbell Lutyens promotes four

The placement and advisory firm has rewarded individuals in its London and New York offices.

Compliance and IR team up to meet LP demands

Compliance and investor relations executives spoke at PEI’s Investor Relations & Communications Forum this week about how they were working together to expand LP communications and navigate the regulatory landscape.

Clifford Chance funds team to depart for Weil Gotshal

Most of the law firm’s London-based fund formation practice is planning to leave for Weil Gotshal & Manges, leaving one partner to lead the practice as the firm works to re-build the team through internal promotions.

Baring Private Equity Asia adds real estate

Baring Private Equity Asia has signalled its ambition to grow real estate investing capabilities with the hire of Mark Fogle as head of real estate investing for its Asia unit.

GIC appoints private equity and real estate chiefs

Singapore's state-backed investment vehicle has appointed Tay Lim Hock as president of GIC Special Investments, replacing Teh Kok Peng (pictured), and Goh Kok Huat president of GIC Real Estate.