CVC, Hellman & Friedman, Welsh Carson, Advent and Actis are among the industry veterans to have won awards in the highly regarded Private Equity International Awards 2008.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
For the first time in nine years, London is no longer the most expensive city in which to rent office space. Hong Kong and Tokyo are now the world’s priciest locations, with prime Hong Kong offices renting for $2,200 sqm per year.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
Wilfred Wong will formulate and manage the Singaporean group's business strategies in China and Macau. Wong is also a delegate of the National People’s Congress of China and deputy vice chairman of golf course developer Mission Hills Group.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
The Canadian Pension Plan fell in value by C$13.8 billion to C$108.9 billion in 2008 as investment returns shrank. However according to the plan’s latest figures, its inflation-linked assets continued to grow in value.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
The quoted investment manager suffered a net loss for the first time in its history, due largely to hedge fund positions. Its private equity portfolio is 'in better shape' than many competitors, chief executive Nemir Kirdar has said.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
The UK property company established by the Kuwait sovereign wealth fund has acquired an asset in central Tokyo.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
London-based Geni Capital and Dubai's AREIT Management say the closed ended opportunity fund aims to launch with at least $100 million, with a cornerstone investor already having been lined up.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm with more than $3bn in dry powder has told investors they can reduce their commitments by a tenth without penalty.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the credit ratings of Middle Eastern banks Investcorp and Arcapita due to concerns over high leverage, a strain on liquidity and an expected fall in the value of the firms' private equity and real estate investments.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
The Southern California-based private equity advisor will manage AMP’s Future Directions Private Equity Fund and act as the firm’s ‘exclusive’ partner in Australia and New Zealand.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
