Asia-Pacific

Blackstone considers $400m China petrochemical deal(6)

The Blackstone Group is said to be mulling a $400 million investment in China’s largest petrochemicals company. The news follows a disappointing NYSE debut for Blackstone’s management company, in which the Chinese government invested $3 billion.

CDC expands with four appointments

Four directors have been appointed at UK government-backed emerging markets fund of funds CDC, as the business continues to diversify its investment activities.

Deutsche Bank, H&Q partner for $550m China venture(3)

RREEF and H&Q Asia have launched a joint venture to develop Hilton hotels in China.

Blackstone considers $400m China petrochemical deal(5)

The Blackstone Group is said to be mulling a $400 million investment in China’s largest petrochemicals company. The news follows a disappointing NYSE debut for Blackstone’s management company, in which the Chinese government invested $3 billion.

Apollo and Abu Dhabi disagree about 10% stake’s $1.5bn value(2)

Apollo Management is reportedly in a dispute over the valuation of the firm in its attempt to sell a 10 percent stake to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Apollo and Abu Dhabi disagree about 10% stake’s $1.5bn value

Apollo Management is reportedly in a dispute over the valuation of the firm in its attempt to sell a 10 percent stake to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

CDC commits $100m to two China funds as regulations tighten(2)

CDC has committed $100 million to two China-focused funds – CDH China Fund III and CITIC Capital Partners’ maiden China fund.

Global buys SAR300m textile business

Kuwait investor Global Investment House has bought Saudi Arabian textile business Ajlan Bin Abdulaziz Al Ajlan & Brothers ’Ajlan. The company’s value corresponds to roughly two thirds of its revenues.

AIGGIG hires in Japan(3)

Former Deutsche pro Stewart Homler will lead AIG’s expansion in the Japanese alternative investments market.

Blackstone considers $400m China petrochemical deal(4)

The Blackstone Group is said to be mulling a $400 million investment in China’s largest petrochemicals company. The news follows a disappointing NYSE debut for Blackstone’s management company, in which the Chinese government invested $3 billion.