The European Investment Bank is facing one of its most daunting challenges: creating a vibrant infrastructure bond market that will one day stand on its own two feet. The bank’s president, Philippe Maystadt, tells Bruno Alves why he’s itching to make this happen sooner rather than later
9 min read · 15 January 2013
Germany has delivered robust economic performance and a surfeit of investment opportunities – so why are three of the country’s private equity professionals wary about the country’s future prospects?
10 min read · 15 January 2013
One year on from floating its management company and 35 years after its founding, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts continues to aggressively expand and refine its franchise. In a rare in-depth interview, co-founder George Roberts discusses both the firm’s and private equity’s ongoing evolution as they move past credit crisis ‘hiccups’ and closer to maturity.
10 min read · 15 January 2013
Valuing portfolio companies based on a discounted cash flow approach is controversial when applied to private equity. We discover why valuation experts still consider it the most appropriate method for infrastructure.
4 min read · 15 January 2013
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is intent on setting its own agenda when it comes to private markets deals.
10 min read · 15 January 2013
A wave of incoming regulations is helping fuel activity in the secondaries market, which for some GPs means big compliance headaches.
8 min read · 15 January 2013
The ratings agency has said in a note that the EIB’s proposals to get the capital markets back into infrastructure financing ‘would be capable of credit-enhancing PPP project bonds from low investment-grade to single-A ratings’.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
With Denmark’s banking system in disarray, Icelandic subsidiaries grinding out sales and pockets of localised distress in Sweden, the Nordic countries are no longer just about being a safe haven. PERE magazine July,August 2011 issue.
10 min read · 15 January 2013
After 15 years in charge of GIC Real Estate, Dr Seek Ngee Huat is leaving big shoes to fill. Successor Goh Kok Huat’s credentials suggest he’s up to the challenge. PERE Magazine July/August issue 2011.
4 min read · 15 January 2013
Despite numerous firms formed in the private equity real estate space over the past several years, only a handful are likely to make it and even fewer will become big players. PERE Magazine, July/August 2011 issue.
10 min read · 15 January 2013
