Private Equity
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
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
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
The sale of Indian retail pharmacy chain MedPlus marks the first exit from Arcapita India Growth Capital Fund I.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The MENA-focused manager has purchased Abu Dhabi-based National Hospital and New National Medical Center from NMC Group.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
GIC has reportedly teamed up with Kuwait Investment Authority to buy a 4.5% stake in David Bonderman-led TPG Capital. The sovereign fund bought a stake in Apax in 2009.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Investors in emerging markets fear the impact of political instability; they should be more worried about manager selection
4 min read · 05 January 2013
