Private Equity
Making good, consistent returns in emerging markets is still hugely challenging. But with developed markets stagnating, these fast-growing economies are becoming increasingly difficult for private equity investors to ignore.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Dubai-based investment bank SHUAA Capital has stopped investing from its two private equity funds and has no current plans to raise a new fund.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
African countries such as Egypt and Nigeria hold many attractive investment opportunities, Pontefract managing partner James Seymour said at PEI's emerging markets conference in London.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Emerging Capital Partners has invested $32m in Africa’s telecoms sector, hoping to capitalise on a growing population and increasing consumerism in the region.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Citadel Capital has sealed a successful rights issue, leaving the business well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the MENA region, according to co-founder Hisham El-Khazindar (pictured).
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Citadel Capital has experienced turmoil this year, and while this week's second quarter results showed a net loss of $4.2m, a rights issue has helped bring the group back onto an even keel.
4 min read · 06 January 2013
With developed nations mired in financial crisis and emerging markets like Brazil, India and China now firmly emerged, canny investors should look to frontier territories, writes Robert Tomei, chairman and chief executive of private equity group Advanced Capital.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
3i's Michael Queen argues the biggest question facing European PE firms was how best to access growth in emerging markets like China, a market he said would have to change.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Emerging markets private equity investor Actis has acquired South African vehicle tracking business for $434m, according to the firm. It is its first investment in the crime sector.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Chicago firm has raised $650m for its latest vehicle, which will focus on real estate companies in emerging and frontier markets.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
