Private equity infrastructure funds have long used different structures than their traditional private equity peers.The asset class provides some intriguing examples of the benefits and drawbacks of some innovative models, among them the open-end fund structure.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
The founder of Terra Firma predicted more pain for the buyout industry as neither banks nor financial sponsors are willing to ‘come clean about their mistakes’ made during the credit boom era.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The US firm reveals its first UK dedicated strategy saying it hopes to build a portfolio with ‘low levels of depreciation’ and ‘volatility’.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Temasek Holdings, in which Singapore’s finance ministry is the sole stakeholder, also booked a net profit of S$6bn, a threefold decrease from last year.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Availability payment-based structures have a future in the United States, but not without some challenges, writes Cezary Podkul.
4 min read · 08 February 2013
Having already corralled $4 billion of equity commitments for a global opportunity investing consortium, the Toronto-based firm has swollen its kitty by a further $1bn as two more investors sign up.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A European-listed fund managed by Denver-based ProLogis is altering its legal structure as a result of the credit crunch.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The veteran real estate investor has reportedly launched a $625m credit fund to target distressed real estate securities. The vehicle, Zell Credit Opportunity Fund, has raised $125m to date, according to regulatory filings.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The next era for the private equity industry will see leading firms focusing on enhanced client services and shoring up investments and their investor base, rather than pursuing new mega-deals, says Jack Klinck, executive vice president and global head for State Street Alternative Investment Solutions.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
Bob Stefanowski heads 3i's global financial services sector team. Prior to joining 3i, he spent 15 years with General Electric Capital. In addition to his sector role, he sits on the 3i Group plc management committee and is chairman and managing partner, 3i North America & 3i Asia. PEI sought Stefanowski's views on the financial services opportunity today
3 min read · 08 February 2013
