Private Equity
Private equity managers cited difficulty complying with new regulations, according to a KPMG survey. Managers also reported a dim view on the economy and the fundraising environment.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Emerging markets private equity investor Actis has acquired South African vehicle tracking business for $434m, according to the firm. It is its first investment in the crime sector.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The firm has already completed its first investment with its fifth European mezzanine fund, backing the buyout of business intelligence provider Bureau van Dijk.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The UK-based firm has built a large consumer debt collection platform which positions it to buy portfolios of consumer credit card debt from banks that don’t have the resources to service it.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The firm’s prior fund, Pegasus Partners IV, has been a top performer for the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System, generating a 52.7% IRR. The firm is raising its fifth fund.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The Toronto-based pension fund’s venture capital group OMERS Ventures is led by senior vice president of OMERS Strategic Investments, John Ruffolo.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
Analysts at the Swiss bank said a new €57bn EU financial transaction tax lacks the necessary support for approval.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Alternatives managers the Blackstone Group and HIG Capital have both acquired debt management businesses in a bid to further expand their debt capabilities.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The firm has garnered $97m for its second close following commitments from investors including founder Charles Johnson and fund of funds Asia Alternatives Management.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The Los Angeles-based firm will now share 100% of transaction fees on its sixth fund with LPs, up from 80%. Leonard Green has also strengthened LP clawback provisions and changed the carried interest distribution scheme on the fund.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
