Oxford University Endowment Management CIO Sandra Robertson told delegates at the BVCA Summit in London that private equity returns have been 'disappointing'.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
The market share of debt funds compared to all funds launched in terms of equity has risen from 15% in 2011 to 20% in the first three quarters of 2012, according to an independent investment advisory firm.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
London-based Longbow Real Estate Capital has begun marketing its latest UK real estate debt vehicle having hired Threadmark as placement agents.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Meridiam Infrastructure has closed its Meridiam Infrastructure North America Fund II. A total of $1.05bn is invested in the fund and a co-investment programme.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Private equity stalwart Guy Hands is in early talks with the China Development Bank on launching a global renewables-focused fund. Terra Firma will help sell the fund to European and US investors while the Chinese bank will focus on Chinese LPs.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
The bank’s alternative investments group is set to beat its $600m target for its second investment vehicle to buy fund interests, and will likely wrap-up fundraising around the end of the year.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
Despite a robust economy, overcrowding and currency issues are taking their toll on the Swiss deal market
8 min read · 14 January 2013
The Carlyle Group has closed its third new-issue CLO fund of the last 12 months as its ‘Global Market Strategies’ platform continues to expand.
1 min read · 14 January 2013
As banks take a step back from providing debt in the market, opportunities are rife for private equity firms to set up special credit funds.
5 min read · 14 January 2013
Having made two investments earlier this month, private debt fund manager Metric Capital Partners is preparing to close a trio of deals as appetite for new sources of capital grows.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
