Private Equity
The Abu Dhabi-based private equity firm and the Japanese conglomerate have once again partnered on an emerging market-focused fund.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The $770bn China Development Bank is following in the footsteps of GIC and KIA with the purchase of a stake in TPG's management company.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The emerging markets private equity firm has acquired two electricity supply and transport businesses in Guatemala from Gas Natural Fenosa, a Spanish energy operator.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Buyout firm Mediterra Capital Management has held a first close for its debut Turkey-focused private equity fund on €100m, one third of the way towards its target.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Institutional investors committing to emerging markets have been most keen on Asia and Latin America, according to the latest research from placement and advisory firm Probitas Partners.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Regulation 28 of South Africa's Pension Funds Act, which will be effective from 1 July, could result in a surge in assets under management in the private equity space.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Commercial Intelligence, which focuses on buying distressed debt, recently held a first close on Global Distressed Alpha Fund III at $18m for investments in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Private equity firms are taking a keen interest in UK retail businesses despite warnings from the Bank of England over the fragile nature of consumer spending.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Dubai-headquartered private equity firm Abraaj Capital is planning to expand its operations in Southeast Asia in a bid to capitalise on the region’s strong economic growth.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa has 'stymied' economic recovery, but the region is in a strong position for future growth, according to delegates at Private Equity International's seventh Middle East Forum.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
