Private Equity
Indian companies are the most transparent among the BRICS, while Chinese companies are the least, according to a new study by Transparency International.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
Mexico is the most industrialised country in Latin America by percent of GDP and presents attractive opportunities for fund of funds managers, says PineBridge's head of private funds group, Steve Costabile.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The sale of the feminine hygiene brand, which is understood to have generated a ‘close to 1.5x return’, is Electra’s third exit this year after making 15x on Allflex and 3x return on Esure.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
Founded by seven established private equity firms, the East Africa Venture Capital Association will launch on 7 November.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
Private equity firms in India that bought assets before 2010 will not be taxed retroactively under GAAR, although further interpretation is now needed on some new terms.
3 min read · 09 October 2013
The investment in DSM Corridor Group is the pan-African PE firm's first in Tanzania.
1 min read · 09 October 2013
Stuart MacKenzie (pictured), who joined Ethos 15 years ago, will replace founding partner and CEO André Roux at the end of 2013.
1 min read · 09 October 2013
The newly-formed group, which helps wealthy families make impact investments, has assembled an experienced team for its first African office.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
Funds under management in South Africa jumped 10.4 percent in 2012 – more than twice as much as in the previous four years combined.
2 min read · 09 October 2013
The injection of fresh capital comes after a year rich in deals for the firm’s social-minded vehicle.
3 min read · 21 September 2013