Litorina Kapital has bought Securia Systems, a personal insurance and protection company that has enjoyed 90 percent sales growth over the last two years.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
In a report likely to catch the attention of the UK Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee investigating private equity, the Bank of England has highlighted the increased risk of systemic failure if a large buyout defaults.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
DIFC, the Dubai government-backed investment group which is a big investor in private equity, has launched a record-sized Islamic finance bond, with the majority of its investors coming from outside the MENA region.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Seol-based Jong Won Lee and Yuchul Rhim have become managing directors at the Silicon Valley-headquartered H&QAP.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Venture debt provider Kreos Capital has strengthened its senior team with the recruitment of Luca Colciago from Noble as a partner. The hire comes as the firm continues to invest its latest fund, which was closed in April and is being deployed at a rapid rate.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Alvarez & Marsal builds China team * Watson Wyatt appoints Sydney specialist * IFC appoints new South Asia head * NEA promotes six * Vestar Japan completes line-up * H&Q Asia Pacific promotes two in Seoul * Deutsche hires former Temasek director * CVC poaches Keeble from UBS
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Japanese LPs are looking to increase their exposure to private equity. But can they be tempted to invest outside their comfort zone, asks Sharon Lim.
7 min read · 12 January 2013
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
Park Square Capital has tapped three of its existing investors to raise a credit opportunities fund, which could have firepower of up to €1.25 billion and will work in complement to its existing mezzanine fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013