Despite the liquidity squeeze, there is still financing out there for credible infrastructure projects. Bankers say the market remains fragile, but they also cite reasons why 2010 might produce a more positive story. Chris Josselyn reports.
8 min read · 08 February 2013
The Australian sovereign wealth fund committed A$6.4bn to nine managers in the year to 30 June 2009. Capital invested in the asset class has jumped to A$1.24bn from A$2m the previous year.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Philipp Gysler, Partners Group’s head of Asia, speaks to PEI Asia about the Swiss fund of funds manager’s view of the private equity secondary market.
4 min read · 08 February 2013
Buoyed by growing government support across Asia, private equity interest in renewable energy is strong and getting stronger. But the presence of big-ticket government subsidies in the sector is also a big deterrent, finds Jenny Blinch.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Despite the increased risks posed by investment in the financial services sector, recent deals show the crisis has failed to dampen private equity appetite for deals in this space. Yvette Choo reports.
9 min read · 08 February 2013
The emerging markets bank is raising a ‘new and unique’ fund to stimulate the debt capital markets in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The São Paulo-based firm raised more than half the capital since September 2008, targeting North American and European investors. The firm will focus on office and affordable housing developments in Brazil.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The 'realignment of interests' was a theme repeatedly raised at the London conference Wednesday, with one investor noting LPs, too, must increase transparency.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The situation at PAI does not signify wider large cap woes, writes Toby Mitchenall.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The Pennsylvania pension made its first private equity-related commitment this year, betting on a credit strategy.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
