The private equity unit of Middle East bank Emirates NBD is targeting $500m for its MENASA-focused fund.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
An increase in US deal flow is dependent on the credit markets even as private equity firms are bullish on valuations, according to Ernst & Young.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The Switzerland-based firm was targeting $1bn for its second Asia-focused ‘programme’, a series of vehicles which will invest in primary funds and secondary transactions and also partner on direct investments.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The listed Permira investor has taken a number of measures to boost liquidity, including reducing by £796m its original commitment to Permira’s fourth buyout fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Despite a number of stellar performances from the likes of Altor and HitecVision, Nordic fundraising for the first half of 2008 was down more than 50% year-on-year, while investments dropped by around a third.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Morgan Stanley Real Estate focuses on commingled fund operation as it pulls out of the separate accounts business.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The Robert Bass-founded private equity firm is nearing its $4bn fundraising target and expects a final close in February.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Former REIT veterans Robert Solmson and Ed Ansbro have teamed up Georgica Advisors founder Richard Reiss to launch private equity real estate firm, Fairwood Capital. The first fund will target hospitality in US metropolitan areas.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The next year will challenge the private equity industry, in terms of returns and on the regulatory front, writes Andrew Lebus.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
As unfunded commitments are looking harder to meet, the Euronext-listed fund of funds is receiving increased calls from its managers of distressed funds.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
