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Silverfleet in $675m medical exit

Sterigenics is being acquired by Chicago-based GTCR, which has just closed Fund IX on $3.25bn.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Silver Lake launches ‘green’ strategy with Soros

The partnership, called Silver Lake Kraftwerk, will target environmentally friendly growth investments. Cathy Zoi, a former official in the Obama administration, is joining the team.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

China moves towards regulation of PE industry

A measure released today requires firms with an AUM of over RMB500m to register with China’s National Development and Reform Commission and submit to regular reviews. The measure will expand the investable universe of China’s SSF, which can only commit to NDRC-approved firms.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

CalPERS to keep reducing relationships, ramp up directs

The $231bn pension also plans to boost its exposure to private debt as well as specialty financing in emerging markets like China and Brazil.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

TPG buys stake in VTB for $100m

The firm is participating in a $3.3bn public offering for a 10% stake in the Russian state-owned bank.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Emerging markets PE leads global activity

Asia-focused investors are beginning to seek opportunities beyond India and China while Brazil leads the charge in Latin America, year-end statistics from EMPEA have shown.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Alternatives to lessen portfolio impact of climate change

Diversifying allocations across alternative asset classes may mitigate the portfolio impact of climate change — which if left unchecked could cost institutional investors upwards of $12trn over the next 20 years, according to a recent study.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Sequoia promotes Steven Ji to partner

Shanghai-based Ji joined Sequoia in 2005 as managing director. He has led deals including Comsenz and Country Style Cooking.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

China Forestry under SFC investigation

Trading of the Carlyle- and Partners Group-backed company has been suspended while Hong Kong’s securities regulator investigates ‘irregularities’ in the auditing process.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

KPCB China loses two partners

Managing partner Forrest Zhong is considering setting up his own fund while partner Michael Li has joined Tsing Capital to do cleantech investment.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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