The bank's investment is a significant contribution toward the first close of the Aviva-backed subordinated debt fund. The close scheduled to take place during the first half of the year, according to chief executive Marc Bajer.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
With Japan still reeling from the largest earthquake in its history, private equity business in the country has been put on pause.
4 min read · 15 January 2013
With Japan still reeling from the largest earthquake in its history, private equity business in the country has been put on pause.
4 min read · 15 January 2013
Energy-focused buyout firm First Reserve has taken a minority stake in Ansaldo Energia, a power plant division of aerospace and defense conglomerate Finmeccanica. Banca Imi, BNP Paribas and Unicredit will act as lead underwriters for up to €650m of debt for the deal.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
At a panel session at this year’s MIPIM conference in Cannes, delegates heard from Barclays Corporate how rebounding market valuations in the UK have led to less distressed real estate situations.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Energy-focused buyout firm First Reserve has taken a minority stake in Ansaldo Energia, a power plant division of aerospace and defense conglomerate Finmeccanica.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The annual property show in the south of France has been rocked by the arrests of two high-profile UK property entrepreneurs.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Despite a push for budget cuts, new legislation in the US still envisions the establishment of a national infrastructure bank – albeit with fewer powers and guarantees.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
As a recent move by Quebec’s La Caisse demonstrates, resilience has become a reason to deleverage infrastructure assets and enjoy their inherent stability. Times have clearly changed, writes Cezary Podkul.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners’ Sadek Wahba may not have the rosiest outlook on the various scenarios that flow from investment analysis. But judging by the performance of his portfolio, it may be the best way to play the infrastructure game when you’re a global fund. By Cezary Podkul
10 min read · 15 January 2013
