The pension has approved a $90m commitment to GSO Capital Solutions II, which will provide capital to companies need financial support.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
Following the record $13.3bn close for its global real estate opportunity fund, the New York-based private equity and real estate giant is now targeting another major real estate capital raise, this time in the debt arena.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
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
Allied World Assurance's investment in the Mark Patterson-led firm follows Florida SBA's purchase of an interest in Providence Equity Partners last month.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
The $50.8bn retirement system committed almost $950m to private debt funds at its meeting last month, focusing its strategy on the US and European mid-markets.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
The withdrawal of traditional debt providers is a challenge for the industry – but it’s an opportunity for credit funds, writes Yolanda Bobeldijk
3 min read · 14 January 2013
