With LP defaults becoming a more common occurrence, GPs need to understand all the implications for the management company, the fund and other investors. Jennifer Harris explores the issues
9 min read · 08 February 2013
As the economic crisis tightens its grip on Europe's largest economy, and lenders remain on the sidelines, mid-market private equity investors are pointing to reasons for optimism. Where else, they ask, can German businesses turn to for funding in this time of need? In June, Philip Borel travelled to Munich to quiz four leading professionals about the way forward for their industry – and found them in a buoyant mood.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Indian private equity firms are hoping the election result will bring a host of new opportunities their way. By Amit Ratanpal
4 min read · 08 February 2013
Tagg Romney, son of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is closing in on his first private equity fund
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Just as Starwood Capital plans a $500m debt IPO, Colony Capital also launches its own debt vehicle, Colony Financial. This is the first time Colony has managed a REIT, according to regulatory filings.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Martin Halusa has outlined his firm’s plans for a world with less leverage in the firm’s second annual report.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
In DTZ’s first Money into Property report for Asia, the firm notes a rise in transaction volumes across the continent but warns the market cannot assume the bottom of the market has been reached.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Cezary Podkul explains what went wrong with Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ bidding process.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
William Fitzgerald, a former chief investment officer for Nuveen Asset Management’s municipal bond business, sees an attractive opportunity for mezzanine debt and secondary senior debt investment in the infrastructure sector.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
A bid for a lease of the highway came in after the 4pm deadline on 18 May and was not accepted by the Florida Department of Transportation, according to a departmental spokesperson.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
