The $5.64bn infrastructure fund has made another investment in the natural gas sector, this time taking a 50% stake in Chesapeake Midstream Partners, a new gas gathering joint venture in the US.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The industry is preparing itself for the opportunity of a lifetime. But will the opportunity be as big as everyone believes? By Zoe Hughes
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Sandwiched between China and India, Southeast Asia is fragmented, risky and often bypassed in favour of the more developed private equity markets of its enormous neighbours. But for investors with the right appetite, and managers with the right skill-set, the region presents a uniquely compelling investment case.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
The pension will not look for new commitments for a while as it takes time to monitor the state of the private equity industry.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The proposed £225m take-private of UK specialist life company Just Retirement will take Permira’s current fund to just under 60 percent invested. The deal is being led by James Fraser.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Stephan Wilcke, who used to lead Apax Partners financial services investments in Europe, has been hired by the Treasury to run its safety net for risky bank assets.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Distressed property owners will be allowed to talk to special servicers about restructuring securitised loans before imminent default without triggering tax penalties. The move has criticised for reinforcing the “extend and pretend” attitude of the financial industry.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The treatment of unsecured lenders in Europe may have severe repercussions for future liquidity, writes Andy Thomson.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A group of shareholders in Builders FirstSource allege JLL Partners and Warburg Pincus want to enrich themselves at the expense of other shareholders.
4 min read · 08 February 2013
Against a ‘fragile’ economic backdrop, the listed firm continues to sell assets and invest only in existing portfolio companies.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
