US pensions are looking to educate themselves about infrastructure asset managers – the best sign yet that they may yet follow Australian superannuation funds in fueling the growth of the asset class in a big way.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Oaktree has been collecting millions from a number of public pensions in the US for two investment vehicles.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The $5.64bn infrastructure fund has made another investment in the natural gas sector, this time taking a 50% stake in Chesapeake Midstream Partners, a new gas gathering joint venture in the US.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The industry is preparing itself for the opportunity of a lifetime. But will the opportunity be as big as everyone believes? By Zoe Hughes
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Sandwiched between China and India, Southeast Asia is fragmented, risky and often bypassed in favour of the more developed private equity markets of its enormous neighbours. But for investors with the right appetite, and managers with the right skill-set, the region presents a uniquely compelling investment case.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Distressed property owners will be allowed to talk to special servicers about restructuring securitised loans before imminent default without triggering tax penalties. The move has criticised for reinforcing the “extend and pretend” attitude of the financial industry.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The treatment of unsecured lenders in Europe may have severe repercussions for future liquidity, writes Andy Thomson.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Australian investment bank will assist the US territory in formulating guidelines, procedures and methodologies for the programme. The programme was enabled in June by a PPP law that Macquarie managing director DJ Gribbin hailed as ‘one of the best legal structures in the United States’ for PPPs.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
In addition to his private equity duties, Melvin Teo will also succeed Teresa Lin as the Singapore-based bank’s China head.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Hot on the heels of its $1.1bn fund close, credit-focused manager Oak Hill has added Alexandra Jung to co-head its European operations.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
