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Blackstone's TD unveils $3.8bn transmission project

Transmission Developers is planning to build an underwater cable that would carry 2,000-MW of wind and energy power from Canada to New York.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

StepStone hires former Citi Private Equity exec

Johnny Randel will lead the private equity advisor’s monitoring and reporting and financial activities from the firm's newly opened New York office.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

UK told to oppose Euro private equity clampdown

Lawmakers in the UK have urged the British government to reject European proposals for wide-ranging regulation of the alternative funds universe as they currently stand, especially if there is no comparable legislation in the US.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Tried and tested

Hydropower is Europe’s oldest renewable technology, accounting for 70% of electricity produced from renewable sources. But opportunities for investment are low nowadays and might be too small for infrastructure investors to engage with.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Letter of concern

After hearing evidence from industry witnesses about “protectionist” elements of proposed EU regulations, the UK’s House of Lords has written to the Financial Services Secretary about the threat to the EU’s global competitiveness.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Kuwait Finance House Malaysia appoints first female CEO

The Malaysian subsidiary of the Kuwaiti Islamic bank has re-hired its former deputy CEO Puan Jamelah Jamaluddin to lead operations.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

The empowerment of waste

Biomass may not generate as many headlines as other renewable sources of energy but those looking at it have found a sector with growth potential, an interesting revenue stream, and solid government support across Europe - especially in the UK.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Spain's latest AIFM draft reinstates regulatory 'fortress'

A controversial provision that was removed from the AIFM Directive when Sweden held the EU presidency has been reinstated by Spain.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

CalPERS eyes ‘unique’ vehicles

With some $22bn in uncalled commitments, the California pension will work to enter customised, low-fee partnerships and co-investment vehicles with select GPs.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

3i reaps 3.5x on healthcare exit

European private equity firm Triton is buying healthcare platform Ambea for €850m.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

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