Several firms have successfully attracted capital from limited partners in an uncertain fundraising environment. Success in closing their funds on or above target – in relatively short periods of time – has to do with several factors, but the common denominator is always performance. Here, we look at a few of the groups finding favour with limited partners. Christopher Witkowsky reports
7 min read · 15 January 2013
Dexia Credit Local, the French arm of European bank Dexia, has hired Terry Sanabria in New York to lead its distribution of project and infrastructure financings.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
KKR’s mezzanine group, led by Fred Goltz, has been partnering with other private equity firms on mezzanine deals, but may put more focus into finding non-sponsored transactions this year.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
The private investment arm of the World Bank group has helped mobilize $679m in loans to fund a $908m port container terminal in Brazil. The deal is the IFC’s largest port investment and its biggest syndication to date.
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
Strategic shifts and new developments in private equity real estate in the second half of 2010 offer clues to global trends for 2011. PERE magazine 2010 Awards & Annual Review issue.
8 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
The chairman of the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee supports rail. Just don’t call it ‘high-speed’ to his face.
1 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
