The available capital in the region, and Shariah's spurning of traditional leverage, has made the Islamic fund structuring more popular.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Asian GPs turning to the Middle East for funding may need to consider adopting an Islamic fund structure, writes Jenny Blinch.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The New York power-focused private equity firm will acquire power plants and a 15% stake in the major US power generation corporation, now struggling with liquidity issues.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
As part of the US REIT’s efforts to reduce its debt load, Maguire Properties is handing over control of seven buildings once valued at more than $1 billion. The properties were bought between 2004 and 2007. LBA Realty is reportedly taking over one asset, Park Place I.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The power-focused private equity firm will acquire power plants and a 15% stake in the major US power generation corporation, now struggling with liquidity issues.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
New Forests Asset Management's latest vehicle will invest in forestry-related assets in the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Tony James and Wes Edens have each said during earnings calls this week that their firms are eager to do US bank deals, but warned proposed FDIC policies may deter investment.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
A new KPMG survey of private sector infrastructure practitioners has identified government effectiveness as the top challenge in addressing infrastructure development needs.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The McLean, Virginia-based firm said it was ceasing its investment activities in Latin America owing to market conditions. It is working with investors to wind down the regional platform.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The US business development company has slashed about 44% of its workforce and is trying to negotiate out of a default situation that has paralysed its investment activity.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
