The bumper results of three listed private equity vehicles suggest that the public markets remain positive about the asset class, although ICG chairman John Manser believes the coming year will see a downturn in performance.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The investment arm of SVG Capital has closed its latest structured fund of funds €200 million ahead of target, while introducing innovation in the fund’s gearing.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Alinta is backing a $6.66 billion takeover offer from Babcock & Brown instead of a rival bid by Macquarie, as the Australian energy utility is convinced the former offers a “high degree of completion certainty.”
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Fifty finest..Continue 2007-06-01 Staff Writer <strong>STEPHEN SCHWARZMAN, BLACKSTONE GROUP</strong><br> Always bet on Blackstone. The firm has moved from success to success largely because its chairman and chief executive Stephen Schwarzman demands nothing less. The strong, early track re
5 min read · 12 January 2013
A London investment group is aiming to avoid overexposure to frothy conditions in Europe's leveraged loan market – and benefit should it overheat.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
CalPERS is preparing to become a major investor in infrastructure.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity firm is committing $100m to a joint venture with Williamsburg, Virginia-based hotel REIT MHI.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The fund management arm of Permira’s biggest investor is set to close its latest structured product on €700m, above its original target of €500m.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The fundraising carousel remains in full swing, and limited partners are struggling to cope with the pace. With strong distributions driving new commitments, few practitioners are preparing for a slowdown. Philip Borel reports.
8 min read · 12 January 2013
Falling return expectations could limit the number of attempted public-to-private deals in 2007, according to a new report.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
