Fund managers

Fund lawyers on the move

US law firms have been luring fund specialists away from their European rivals as they look to establish a greater foothold in the region. But don’t write off the old guard yet. Claire Coe Smith reports

Germany roundtable: "There’s confidence out there”

The storm over Europe is tearing into investment strategies across the continent. However, the private equity opportunity in Germany, according to three market insiders, remains intact.

Private equity eyes Russia’s depreciating infrastructure(3)

Russia’s depreciating infrastructure and shrinking government budgets are driving the demand for private money to fund infrastructure projects, with private equity well-positioned to capitalise on the opportunity, write MRIF director Pavel Nazarov (pictured) and Squire Sanders partner Christopher Rose.

Fund lawyers on the move(3)

US law firms have been luring fund specialists away from their European rivals as they look to establish a greater foothold in the region. But don’t write off the old guard yet. Claire Coe Smith reports

Germany roundtable: "There’s confidence out there”(3)

The storm over Europe is tearing into investment strategies across the continent. However, the private equity opportunity in Germany, according to three market insiders, remains intact.

SEC to consider rules on ‘Reg D’ in August(6)

The US regulator will meet 22 August to ‘consider rules’ eliminating the ban on general solicitations of securities offerings, which has long prevented GPs from widely announcing their fundraisings.

Allianz sets up infra debt team

The investment management arm of the global insurer has poached a team of executives from Trifinium Advisors, led by Deborah Zurkow, to provide its institutional clients with access to infrastructure debt. The focus will, initially, be on Europe.

SEC to consider rules on ‘Reg D’ in August(5)

The US regulator will meet 22 August to ‘consider rules’ eliminating the ban on general solicitations of securities offerings, which has long prevented GPs from widely announcing their fundraisings.

SEC to consider rules on ‘Reg D’ in August(3)

The US regulator will meet 22 August to ‘consider rules’ eliminating the ban on general solicitations of securities offerings, which has long prevented GPs from widely announcing their fundraisings.

Zell-helmed firm targets $1bn for distressed debt(2)

Equity Group Investments, a private equity vehicle backed by billionaire investor Sam Zell, is targeting $1bn for its next fund, which will focus on distressed debt.