Matilda Battersby investigates the emergence of anti-cyber crime technology and the venture capitalists netting the profits
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The findings of a recent survey appear to strengthen the case for portfolio diversification
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Swiss fund of funds manager Adveq recently demonstrated that succession planning and its execution needn't be a painful exercise
5 min read · 08 February 2013
In its annual report, the mega-buyout firm frankly addressed setbacks it suffered last year, including the liquidation of Blue Wave and Carlyle Capital, but stressed it is poised to take advantage of current opportunities.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Is this week’s wrap-up of the £6.2bn PFI for London’s M25 motorway a sign that the project finance market is finally getting going again, asks Chris Josselyn.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Peter Pereira-Gray reiterates his cautious approach to investing in private real estate funds, warning alignment of interest among LPs is a key concern.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Canadian private equity firm has been amassing the bankrupt casino operator’s senior debt. Onex made the investment from its third buyout fund, which is nearing a $3.5bn close.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Debt and declining consumer demand has sent Australia's Riviera Group into receivership. It marks the second private equity-backed yacht investment to sink in 2009, the first having been Candover- and Permira-backed Ferretti in February.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Having announced an investment of over €130 million in eight warehouses in continental Europe earlier this week, the Paris-based firm has continued its logistics drive with the further announcement of a purchase of four warehouses from London-listed Brixton.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Spanish toll road operator claims it’s still on track to grow both turnover and EBITDA as first quarter traffic numbers decline less than expected.
2 min read · 08 February 2013