The fundraising market has collapsed since September. Now funds must change strategy to tap the new money emerging from institutional investors. Michael Kapoor reports.
9 min read · 08 February 2013
A summary of infrastructure news from around the world
5 min read · 08 February 2013
No one agrees on the most influential investors in global infrastructure, but there are many strong contenders. Here’s our pick, after asking around the industry.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
London’s Ashmore Investment Management is heading for new shores, downturn or no downturn
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The European development finance institution has committed to funds from two Central European mezzanine specialists: Mezzanine Management and Syntaxis. It has also approved a €20m commitment to a special situations fund.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Moody's has followed Fitch in slashing its debt rating for Energy Future Holdings as concerns mount over its ability to pay creditors. The company formerly known as TXU was purchased by TPG, KKR and Goldman Sachs in a $45bn transaction, the largest-ever buyout closed to date.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Africa-focused firm has acquired 25% of an insurance and banking group in the Cote d’Ivoire in a deal worth just under $50m. ECP is currently raising its third pan-African fund with a target of $1bn.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Why the auction of the John Hancock Tower marks a very public end to Broadway Partners’ debt-driven strategy, and the start of a new era of bargains.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
CapDyn’s choice to acquire HRJ expands its products, while helping the fund of funds out of hot water, writes Amanda Janis.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
SK Capital is purchasing assets including manufacturing plants from St. Louis-based Solutia for $50m.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
