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Corruption still rife in Asia

In Asia, more than half of the region had scores below the global average on Transparency International’s 2012 Corruptions Perception Index.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

US presidential contender had ties to disgraced GP

Evan Bayh, an Indiana senator who is considering a run for the White House, once advised a New York firm run by Todd Berman, who was subsequently sent to prison for theft.

2 min read · 11 January 2013

The beginning of the world as we know it

Biggest ever buyout could be the start of something even more impressive.

3 min read · 11 January 2013

MidOcean to aquire Italian restaurant chain Sbarro

The management team of the quick-service Italian food chain, led by restaurant industry veteran Peter Beaudrault, will remain in place following the transaction as the firm undertakes a global expansion of the Sbarro’s franchise.

2 min read · 11 January 2013

New government-focused firm to make first investment

Blue Wolf Capital Management has used a commitment from South African investor Johnnic Holdings to make a $110m venture into the energy sector.

2 min read · 11 January 2013

African firm gears up for fundraising push

Jacana Partners, a private equity group co-founded by ECI non-executive chairman Stephen Dawson, will join a growing number of firms looking to raise capital for Africa next year.

3 min read · 06 January 2013

IFC commits $35m to Convergence

The International Finance Corporation has invested $35 million in a fund dedicated to expanding Africa’s communications infrastructure.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

Mining company sues Castle Harlan

A $25m lawsuit against Castle Harlan claims the firm engaged in ‘fraud’ and ‘unjust enrichment’ for its ‘quick flip’ of Australian mining company Norcast last year.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

OPIC invests $65m in South Africa

Medu Capital received $65m in financing for its third fund, which will invest in small and mid-market companies based in South Africa.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

Actis strengthens its Africa team

Emerging markets firm Actis has bolstered its West African operations with the appointment of Kingdom Zephyr partner Mark Ransford as a director.

1 min read · 06 January 2013

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