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Helios acquires Crown Agents’ financial services units

The pan-Africa firm has completed the acquisition of the former British statutory corporation following regulatory approval.

2 min read · 01 April 2016

NYSCRF’s Vicki Fuller joins AVCA advisory council

At the industry association’s forum in London last year, Fuller announced the $184.5bn pension fund’s plan to invest around $5bn in Africa in the next five years.

3 min read · 16 March 2016

Old Mutual to split into four units to unlock value

Several private equity firms are reported to be interested in acquiring Old Mutual’s wealth division.

2 min read · 11 March 2016

ECP sees quickening Africa investment pace

Diversification is the best way to address investor concerns about oil prices and currency depreciation in certain African markets, ECP co-CEO Vincent Le Guennou tells PEI.

3 min read · 07 March 2016

PEI Awards 2015: CVC, Ardian, Aberdeen sweep the board

More than 6,800 votes were cast by industry insiders for PEI’s annual awards, which saw serial winners and new contenders celebrated for their outstanding achievements in 2015.

3 min read · 01 March 2016

LeapFrog moves into healthcare

African healthcare investments will be led by Felix Olale, who joins the firm as a partner.

1 min read · 18 February 2016

Investec Africa Fund II attracts US investors

Investec Africa Private Equity Fund 2 closed on $295m, almost double the size of its predecessor.

3 min read · 16 February 2016

AfricInvest and Siparex raise €20m for Franco-Tunisian fund

Fonds de Co-Localisation Franco Tunisien, which will back Tunisian and French SMEs, has held a first close.

2 min read · 15 February 2016

EMPEA appoints Ethos founder as Africa Council chair

André Roux, who succeeds Helios COO Henri Obi in the role, will also serve as senior advisor to the industry association.

2 min read · 10 February 2016

Bain: healthcare deal multiples will fall in 2016

A reduction in multiples “may not be a terrible thing” as multiples have been rising slowly over the past few years, says Bain & Company partner Nirad Jain.

1 min read · 08 February 2016

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