25 Apr 2007
Bringing clarity to the hedge fund regime
After a lengthy and complex legislative process, Spanish hedge funds have finally become a reality.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cAfter a…
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Regulating the hedge fund market
The Collective Investment Schemes Regulations of November 2005, along with a subsequent ministerial order, a circular from the Comisión…
ADESA acquired by private equity firms
ADESA Inc, a leading provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, has been acquired by a group of…
Octopus supports novelty confectionery business with expansion capital
The UK-based fund manager and private equity investor Octopus Investments has backed Sweet Cred Limited, the branded children's novelty…
24 Apr 2007
Blackstone adds to private equity team expertise
Susan Balloch has joined Blackstone Group's private equity group as an Executive Director.Susan Balloch has joined Blackstone Group's…
Report shows that 69% of respondents claim poor private equity performance is often down to management issues
A new report on human capital in private equity indicates that management issues are the key cause of poor company performance. A new…
23 Apr 2007
IIFCL and 3i enter strategic partnership on Indian infrastructure financing
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited and 3i Group plc have agreed a strategic partnership on infrastructure financing which will…
TXU proceeding with KKR/TPG merger after "go-shop" process ends
TXU Corp, the Dallas-based energy company, announced yesterday that the 'go-shop' process conducted on its behalf by Lazard Freres & Co…
20 Apr 2007
CVC Asia Pacific opens Singapore Office to expand regional network
CVC Asia Pacific has opened a Singapore office headed by Sigit Prasetya, previously with Henderson Equity Partners. CVC Asia Pacific has…
USD 8 billion acquisition signals entry into hotel industry for Lightstone
An affiliate of The Lightstone Group, LLC, one of the largest private real estate owners in the USA, has entered into an agreement with…
19 Apr 2007
Travelex to sell UK ATM estate
Travelex, the international payment and foreign exchange specialist, has agreed to the disposal of its estate of 1,070 surcharging ATMs in…
European clean energy investment stalls
Europe is being left behind in the race for technological leadership in clean energy as venture capital and private equity investors focus…
18 Apr 2007
Asian hedge funds become a more viable business
While some specialists, and a few global names, have had exposure to Asian hedge funds for 10 years or more, in 2003 global allocators…
Developing a long-term presence in Asia
With its core PerTrac Analytical Platform product, PerTrac Financial Solutions is by far the largest player in the market in the market for…
Emerging managers look to outsourcing
The hedge fund industry in Asia today resembles that in Europe a couple of years ago.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThe hedge fund industry in…
