Private Equity
But despite A$414m in gains from listed fund buyouts and internalisations, the Australian investment bank still posted A$414m in net write-downs due to other adjustments. In May, Macquarie had disclosed A$417m in write-downs across its managed funds.
4 min read · 05 January 2013
The head of private equity funds of funds at the former AIG Investments said this morning the rebranded firm is bracing for the after-effects of a ‘false dawn’in the economy.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board president David Denison credited ‘the continued strength in the equity markets’ for the increase. Real estate posted essentially flat returns in the three months to the end of September
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Canadian pension CPPIB has teamed up with GIC Real Estate and a local property company to target Brazilian real estate.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to inject equity into a retail park fund advised by REIT, British Land, and managed by Schroder Property.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Frédéric Lemoine embraced a tough challenge when he took over as chief executive at Paris-listed investment group Wendel Investissement earlier this year. Having invested aggressively during the boom, the firm has been hit by poor performance at certain portfolio companies, a declining share price and a credit rating downgrade. As he goes about seeking to restore the firm's fortunes, Lemoine can see a profitable – and less controversial – future
7 min read · 05 January 2013
Peter Kind has been appointed a senior managing director in Macquarie’s power, utilities and renewable energy advisory team, while Kevin Charlton will serve on a team that manages Macquarie’s principal investments, including infrastructure.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
A $1.1 billion decline in the value of real estate investments at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has contributed to record losses.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Five years after joining the Canadian pension, Mark Wiseman has been elevated to executive vice president, overseeing CPPIB's private equity, public markets and real estate investments.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The global fund is the largest pool of venture capital raised since 2007, says the firm.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
