The emerging markets of Asia have become compelling investment destinations on several counts: growing affluence, large populations and double-digit economic growth among them. Sharon Lim reports on their prospects.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
As the year draws to a close PEO's team has pulled out its crystal ball to take a view on 10 of the themes that will occupy the industry in 2008.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
As 2007 draws to a close, the end-of-year surveys reveal that despite gloomy predictions for the short-term future, investors in alternatives still view real estate as a safe bet for the medium-term.
7 min read · 12 January 2013
Bain and TH Lee have pushed back the closing deadline by six months for their $27.5 billion buyout of Clear Channel. Goldman Sachs recently did the same for its $1 billion buyout of Myers Industries.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The buyout group continues to enhance its debt market activities with closure of its first ever ‘credit liquidity’ fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity firm has agreed to buy $500 million in common shares of MBIA Insurance, and has backstopped an additional $500 million for a shareholder rights offering to be held in the first quarter of 2008.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Differences remain between European and US investors, according to the latest research. The former also backed the re-emergence of European venture as opposed to their circumspect peers in the US.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Palamon Capital Partners has carried out its ninth investment for its latest fund as it looks to benefit from the growth of online clothes shopping.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Palamon Capital Partners has carried out its ninth investment for its latest fund as it looks to benefit from the growth of online clothes shopping.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Standard Life European Private Equity Trust has seen an increase in net asset value, though its chairman says problems in the global credit markets will mean a quieter period for draw-downs and distributions.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
