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3i unearths 4x return with tractor sale

3i has quadrupled its money on Swedish agricultural equipment manufacturer Ålö after a lengthy eight-and-a-half-year ownership period.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Hu: RMB fund advantages are 'artificial'

Former Goldman China chairman Fred Hu has labelled the advantages offered by RMB-denominated funds as 'artificial and transitory'.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Obama picks KKR advisor for commerce

John Bryson, former CEO of Edison International, has served as a senior advisor to KKR’s infrastructure team since 2008.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Cowin Capital closes fifth fund on $386m

The Chinese venture capital firm has closed its fifth fund on RMB2.5bn, only months after its predecessor closed on RMB1bn.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

SAIF nets 3.15x returns on lighting exit

SAIF Partners has completely exited its holdings in National Stock Exchange-listed lighting company Havells India. The firm invested INR750m in Havells in 2008.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Aktis to close $100m fund

Aktis Capital is on the cusp of closing its maiden fund on $100m. The fund will focus on opportunities in Western China across multiple sectors.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

AI Capital raises Asian secondaries fund

The Japanese fund of funds manager is in the market for a third Asian vehicle targeting secondaries opportunities in the region. It has a target commitment of up to $200m.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

PE firms invest in Indian Bank

Multiples Asset Management, Mount Kellett Capital, Wolfensohn Capital Partners together with Bancorp will invest $64.4m in Dhanlaxmi Bank.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

TA Associates opens in Hong Kong

Edward Sippel, who led Quadrangle's Asia office prior to its closure, will head the Hong Kong office.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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