The New York-based private equity firm’s latest fundraising efforts bring Blackstone’s total dry powder for private equity to $13bn. Reporting a $193.6m fourth quarter loss, Blackstone said it remains focused on investing in non-cyclical industries.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
For MENA-based private equity funds, fundraising is no picnic, writes Jenny Blinch.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The fund, which is reportedly targeting $731m will focus on listed equities that have fallen in value following the financial crisis.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
The Delhi-based firm has held a first close for its third private equity fund, which aims to raise $250m by the end of the second quarter.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
More than 250 expressions of interest from parties including private equity real estate firms have been received by the collapsed bank’s liquidators for its assts in Asia.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Following in the footsteps of American Capital and KKR, 3i will de-list its quoted private equity fund. The exercise values the vehicle at £355m, 33% above last week’s closing share price.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Draft legislation in circulation on Capitol Hill envisions a 'National Infrastructure Reinvestment Corporation' that would spur $48bn of infrastructure investment by providing grants, loans and tax incentives to select projects sponsored by public, private and non-profit entities.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The US distressed investor is reportedly interested in rescuing the UK’s largest estate agency from the brink of collapse. Apollo acquired the firm at the height of the UK housing bubble for £1bn.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
US distressed investor Oaktree Capital Management is reportedly interested in rescuing the UK’s largest estate agency from the brink of collapse. Apollo acquired the firm at the height of the UK housing bubble for £1bn.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Dubai International Capital and Dubai Group have been placed into the same holding company, while the debt-laden emirate has also combined back office functions for its three real estate entities.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
