Investors prepared to place bold bets in the hope of outsized returns might find what they're looking for in the world's so-called frontier markets. Yvette Choo finds out why Cambodia and Mongolia merit serious consideration.
8 min read · 08 February 2013
The firm will also cut management fees across the board and has promised not to call more than 30% of LPs’ total commitment next year.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity unit of Middle East bank Emirates NBD is targeting $500m for its MENASA-focused fund.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The package reportedly includes subsidies of up to CNY 5m for private equity firms and will be launched before the end of the year.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity unit of Middle East bank Emirates NBD is targeting $500m for its MENASA-focused fund.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The Switzerland-based firm was targeting $1bn for its second Asia-focused ‘programme’, a series of vehicles which will invest in primary funds and secondary transactions and also partner on direct investments.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Though a fraction of the size of its US counterpart, European venture in 2008 was potentially the best performing private equity market in the world, writes Simon Cook.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm will invest in value-added and development opportunities in the region through its second Asia-focused real estate vehicle, according to US pension documents. Carlyle raised $410m for its first Asia-focused fund three years ago.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
San Diego-based Pacifica Equity Partners looks to distressed residential deals and senior housing in US sunbelt states.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The buyout firm has partnered with CMS Computers to spin out two of its divisions into a new company with Blackstone as the majority owner.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
