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ICG launches North American offering(2)ICG hired Salvatore Gentile from Blackstone to lead the platform in late 2012.
- ICG launches North American offering
ICG hired Salvatore Gentile from Blackstone to lead the platform in late 2012.
- Blackstone buys €1.8bn NAMA loans
The Project Tower portfolio acquired by the New York firm contains loans backed by assets mainly in Ireland, the UK and Germany.
- Lee Stern joins Monroe Capital
Monroe Capital bolsters its junior debt roster with the addition of Stern, who previously directed New York business for KKR’s mezzanine fund.
- Blackstone wins NAMA’s Project Tower
The US-based private equity firm has seen off bids from at least four other suitors offering around €1 billion for the €1.8 billion book.
- A clearer understanding
Private debt firms stand to benefit from clarified regulatory guidelines on leveraged lending.
- FIRSTavenue opens Australian office
The placement agent has also added a new partner, former Blackstone managing director Martin Donnelly, to lead its efforts in the region.
- UK finance start-up gets Blackstone backing
Pluto Finance, the London-based provider of stretch-senior loans for residential developments has won investment from The Blackstone Group’s Tactical Opportunities business and Clearbell Capital.
- A suitable candidate
Ares Management’s credit business positions the firm well for its upcoming public offering.
- FSIC to list in April
Franklin Square’s business development company plans to list on 16 April.