Contrary to what one might expect, a lot of managers are finding 2009 to be a good time to launch an infrastructure fund. From curious investors in emerging markets to helping hands from governments, there are plenty of reasons to be planning a roadshow.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The British DFI has committed $5m to local manager Manocap.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
An early version of the Senate’s financial reform legislation exempts private equity from registration as an investment adviser – a carve-out which could save firms hundreds of thousands of dollars.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The firm may try to replicate one of its greatest triumphs – the successful turnaround of Continental Airlines – in a deal that could reportedly be worth $300m or more.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Sentinel Capital Funding will provide financing for US developers. Oaktree has partnered with Integral Communities principals Eugene Rosenfeld and Craig Manchester.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
A side-by-side comparison of the House and Senate draft legislation for the regulation of US private investment funds, by Nathan Greene and Jesse Kanach of law firm Shearman & Sterling.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Dirk Leasure will head a team of investment bankers who are preparing for a 'substantial increase' in private equity transactions next year.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Catherine Lewis La Torre, co-founder of fund of funds Proventure, will help Fondinvest to invest two recently closed funds.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Dirk Leasure, who previously worked with financial sponsors for Goldman Sachs, will head a team of investment bankers who specialise in private equity transactions.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Simon Hamilton examines ways in which GPs can attract and retain talent, even when carried interest looks a long way off.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
