26 Apr 2007
Clear Channel sells Television Station Group to Providence Equity Partners
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Television Group to Providence Equity Partners…
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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…
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…
New CEO appointed to Bermuda Monetary Authority/
The FSA's Matthew Elderfield has been appointed as the Bermuda Monetary Authority's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The FSA's Matthew…
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…
Regulatory Update: Proposals to streamline regulation of Jersey investment funds
Law firm Ogier outlines the key points of Jersey's proposal to create a more integrated approach to the regulation of investment fund…
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…
