Private Equity
It is no secret that the emirate of Abu Dhabi controls arguably the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world. Less well known are the ambitions and formidable human resources that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is developing for real estate investment. PERE was recently afforded an exclusive access-all-areas tour and briefing on the evolving strategy of one of the world’s most capital-rich property investors. PERE Magazine, March 2010 issue.
10 min read · 05 January 2013
The two firms cited changes to the tax status of carried interest and the possibility of having to register with the SEC as investment advisors as threats to their businesses.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Swiss wealth management firm plans to enter Asian private equity through commitments to primary funds, funds of funds and co-investments.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Entities around the world rail against ‘third-party’ measures in the Directive.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The KPS spinout, which has been one of the more active firms in the downturn, is targeting $350m for its second fund.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Limited partners urged to start serious discussions with GPs about portfolio and asset valuations, as institutional investors attempt to choose tomorrow’s winners.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Prices paid for mid-market companies in Europe continued a 30-month decline in the second half of 2009.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Many Western firms are looking East for investment opportunities. Some, like Quadrangle Capital Partners, are scaling up in Asia while scaling back in the West.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
For the first time, the listed firm has collected capital from external investors for a fund dedicated to growth investments to bolster its own commitments.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Chicago-based private equity firm – reportedly close to closing Fund VI – will pay $485m in cash for BWAY, an NYSE-listed plastic container manufacturer.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
