Blood is thicker than water in private equity, as evidenced by the number of firms where domestic relationships extend to the boardroom
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Why some firms that had begun to increase their operations in Central and Eastern Europe have put their plans on hold, while others continue to see opportunities. Kevin Ley reports
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Prices may have plummeted, but many are welcoming the return of rational behaviour to the emerging Asian markets, reports Jennifer Harris
7 min read · 08 February 2013
Where private equity firms have exits, venture philanthropy funds have ‘graduations’. Impetus Trust recently had its first
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Specialist providers of venture finance can find themselves in greater demand when credit is tight. Toby Mitchenall reports on a cautiously optimistic sector
5 min read · 08 February 2013
Investors prepared to place bold bets in the hope of outsized returns might find what they're looking for in the world's so-called frontier markets. Yvette Choo finds out why Cambodia and Mongolia merit serious consideration.
8 min read · 08 February 2013
As some LPs actively seek to liquidate their real estate assets in the secondaries market, other more well capitalised limited partners are eyeing the sector as a potential investment opportunity. However with so much uncertainty in the market, the task of underwriting those positions is now much more daunting. PERE Magazine December 2008/January 2009 issue.
5 min read · 08 February 2013
The package reportedly includes subsidies of up to CNY 5m for private equity firms and will be launched before the end of the year.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The Switzerland-based firm was targeting $1bn for its second Asia-focused ‘programme’, a series of vehicles which will invest in primary funds and secondary transactions and also partner on direct investments.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The listed Permira investor has taken a number of measures to boost liquidity, including reducing by £796m its original commitment to Permira’s fourth buyout fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
