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Month: September 2020

AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: A multi-strategy approach to volatility trading drives Deep Field Capital’s year to date outperformance

2020 has been the year of the long volatility trade. After years of investors being paid handsomely to short volatility, the first quarter of this year reminded investors what realized volatility looks like. For Swiss

Opalesque Exclusive: A multi-strategy approach to volatility trading drives Deep Field Capital's year to date outperformance

2020 has been the year of the long volatility trade. After years of investors being paid handsomely to short volatility, the first quarter of this year reminded investors what realized volatility looks like...Article Link

Ardian enters Canada with battery storage deal

The infrastructure unit of Paris-based investor Ardian is forming a joint venture with Enel X, the advanced energy services unit of energy company Enel Group

Equita Private Debt II holds €100m first close

Equita Capital has held a €100m first close for Equita Private Debt II (EPD II), which provides financing for buyouts of medium-sized Italian companies.

Banking is now ahead of other industries in promoting women

Citigroup’s appointment of Jane Fraser reflects efforts to elevate women across banking, though many say work still needs to be done to transform the industry

Sagard NewGen holds first close for €300m first fund

French private equity firm Sagard NewGen has held a first closing for its debut fund, which focuses on the European healthcare and technology industries.

Beringer Capital brings in Deloitte partner Cacioppo in wake of $350m Fund IV raise

Deloitte partner Luciano Cacioppo has moved to Beringer Capital as a managing partner in the wake of the firm closing its $350m fourth fund in May.

Palatine-backed Gusto applies for CVA

Palatine Private Equity-backed Gusto Restaurants has applied for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

PE-backed Allegro announces intention to float

Allegro, a Poland-based e-commerce platform backed by Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa Partners, has announced its intention to list shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

Verdane adds three to investment team

Verdane has appointed Fanny Stenmarck, Gustav Friberg, and Sebastian Stierncreutz to its investment team.

TPG backs S$2.7bn Aviva Singapore buyout, merger with Singapore Life

Private equity major TPG has taken part in a S$2.7bn ($2bn) buyout of insurance giant Aviva's Singapore business.

Partners Group in talks to acquire BC-backed Côte – report

Partners Group is currently in talks to acquire BC Partners portfolio company Côte Restaurants, a French-style casual dining chain, according to the Sunday Telegraph.

Axcel-backed Superoffice to acquire Infobridge – report

Axcel-backed Norwegian software company Superoffice is to acquire the Dutch software company Infobridge, according to Finansavisen.

Whitehelm in £80m funding round for Connexin

Whitehelm Capital has invested in an £80m funding round for digital infrastructure provider Connexin.

Carlyle, Softbank told to wait in line to make Reliance Retail investment amid continued huge demand – report

Investment giants Carlyle and Softbank have been told to wait in line after attempting to become the latest major investors in the retail business of India's Reliance Industries.

Inven Capial leads Zolar series-B expansion

Household solar energy systems startup Zola has closed its series-B funding round, led by Inven Capital, the venture arm of energy conglomerate CEZ, securing an additional €15m and bringing its series-B total to €25m.

Citadel Group shares surge after A$448.6m Pacific Equity Partners offer

Australian software company Citadel Group could be the latest beneficiary of the coronavirus-led working from home surge after receiving a A$448.6m buyout offer from Pacific Equity Partners.

Astorg’s Aries Group to offload two subsidiaries – reports

Beleaguered aerospace sub-contractor Aries Group, owned by French private equity firm Astorg, is looking to sell subsidiaries ACB and Dufieux, according to local reports.

Corsair-backed Zedra buys Fitzgerald & Law

Switzerland-headquartered corporate fund services provider Zedra, a portfolio company of Corsair Capital, has acquired UK-based Fitzgerald & Law (F&L).

Novacap strikes debut deal from first financial services fund with Optiom buyout

Canadian private equity house Novacap has picked up a majority stake in Optiom, a specialty insurance managing general underwriter and provider of vehicle replacement coverage.

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