Private Equity
Prime minister Shinzo Abe’s radical $116tn stimulus package has injected some hope into Japan’s economy. But are private equity firms likely to reap the benefits?
3 min read · 23 January 2014
Abris, a Central and Eastern European focused firm, has attracted 21 investors from the US, Australia and the Middle East for its second fund – despite not yet registering any exits from its debut vehicle.
2 min read · 22 January 2014
Alibaba’s tricky PE-led buyback of Yahoo! shares was China’s largest private deal ever – and the Chinese side delivered a stand-out performance before a global audience.
3 min read · 22 January 2014
As LPs become disillusioned with typical growth capital investment strategies in India, firms are exploring alternative strategies such as PIPE deals and distressed investing.
3 min read · 22 January 2014
Citing damage to his reputation and business, Cesar Baez is suing CalPERS and CIO Joe Dear for more than $30m.
4 min read · 22 January 2014
Miguel Zurita’s appointment as a co-chief investment officer comes as Altamar plans to raise an emerging market and a secondary fund this year.
2 min read · 22 January 2014
The Nebraska State Investment Council has also begun to explore the possibility of investing in Asia-focused private equity funds.
1 min read · 22 January 2014
US firms are once again gearing up for a fight on the tax deductibility of interest paid on debt as Congress considers ways to afford a cut in the corporate tax rate.
2 min read · 22 January 2014
Fund of funds Vista Ridge Capital, which counts an Oregon Investment Council investment officer as an advisor, is targeting $100m for its latest vehicle.
1 min read · 22 January 2014
The firm raised $14bn in 2012 and generated $18.7bn of carry fund realisations, just north of the $17.6bn recorded in 2011.
3 min read · 22 January 2014
