Private Equity firms can add value to mergers and acquisitions by taking an issues-based approach to due diligence rather than a purely financial one, argues Ernst & Young's Michel Driessen.
3 min read · 14 January 2013
Oaktree’s NPL securitisation points to a new financing option for private equity real estate firms, as well as the potential resurgence of US real estate finance in general.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Buying equity is not the easy way of making control investments in Indian companies
3 min read · 14 January 2013
The bank’s alternative investments group is set to beat its $600m target for its second investment vehicle to buy fund interests, and will likely wrap-up fundraising around the end of the year.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
The withdrawal of traditional debt providers is a challenge for the industry – but it’s an opportunity for credit funds, writes Yolanda Bobeldijk
3 min read · 14 January 2013
As the Benelux economies remain flat-lined, deal flow is slowing down. But whilst political uncertainty is adding to the market volatility, fundraising is surprisingly up and nearly hitting pre-crisis levels, writes Yolanda Bobeldijk
7 min read · 14 January 2013
Despite a robust economy, overcrowding and currency issues are taking their toll on the Swiss deal market
8 min read · 14 January 2013
Canada, while having suffered some infrastructure fatigue post-Great Recession, is still finding projects to move forward on.
6 min read · 15 January 2013
While a new system of capital allowances seems to be the infrastructure investor’s best shot at tax relief, there are other tax breaks that could help spur investment.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
IFM is setting up a UK- and European-focused infrastructure debt business led by the former head of Barclays’ London infrastructure team.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
