Hg seals trade sale exit of A-Plan Group after more than doubling revenue at company

European software and tech private equity specialist Hg has scored an exit of UK insurance intermediary A-Plan Group to international trade buyer Howden.

US-China relations at worst since 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, Carlyle’s Rubenstein says

Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein has said US-China relations are at their worst since the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests that ended in the deaths of hundreds of protestors.

Sequoia Capital China said to near up to CNY18bn ($2.65bn) fund close in coming weeks

Sequoia Capital's China arm is reportedly eyeing as much as CNY18bn ($2.65bn) for what would be its largest fund focused on the country.

AMP Capital buys into digital infrastructure business VX Fiber

Infrastructure investment specialist AMP Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in digital infrastructure business VX Fiber.

Westbridge already prepping for Fund III raise, brings in Bond as investor relations director

UK private equity house WestBridge has named Katherine Bond as investor relations director as the firm prepares the pre-marketing of its third fund.

EQT Real Estate makes first UK deal with £1bn JV addressing “severe” London rental home shortage

European private equity major EQT's real estate arm has launched a £1bn joint venture with Sigma Capital Group to bring 3,000 new rental homes to outer London.

3i looks to internationalise garden home, shed specialist A-Z Gartenhaus after majority stake buy

Private equity house 3i Group has bought a majority stake in online garden home, shed and sauna seller A-Z Gartenhaus for £60m.

Apax Partners to seal 3.5x return selling Neuraxpharma to Permira – sources

Apax Partners is set for a 3.5x return selling its stake in European pharma company Neuraxpharm to fellow private equity major Permira, AltAssets has learned.

Private equity firm founder faces jail after pleading guilty in US college admissions scandal

The founder of buyout house Hauser Private Equity is facing up to six months in prison after pleading guilty to taking part in the extensive US college admissions scandal by paying $40,000 to rig his

Europe’s sluggish IPO market shows signs of life

Hopes rise that tech offerings could spark a wider revival following strong debut by UK's online retailer THG Holdings

Expanding Opportunities for Investors and Retirees: Private Equity

Posted by Hal S. Scott (Harvard Law School) and John Gulliver (Program on International Financial Systems), on Monday, September 21, 2020 Editor's Note: Hal S. Scott is the Emeritus Nomura Professor of International Financial Systems

KPS Capital agrees $2.1bn Garrett Motion ‘stalking horse’ bid following bankrupty filing

Private equity house KPS Capital Partners has agreed a $2.1bn 'stalking horse' buyout US vehicle parts business Garrett Motion after the company filed for bankruptcy protection.

Canada pension giant looks to accelerate Asia dealmaking with new Singapore office

The $204bn-managing Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has expanded its Asian investment potential with the launch of its new Singapore office.

Hillhouse Capital said to eye CNY20bn for biggest-ever yuan-denominated fund

Chinese private equity major Hillhouse Capital is reportedly eyeing more than CNY20bn ($3bn) for what would be its biggest renminbi-denominated fund yet.

Private equity veteran Feeney gives away $8bn-plus fortune after decades of secret donations

Private equity veteran Chuck Feeney has finished giving away his $8bn-plus fortune after 38 years of secret donations around the globe.

Korean pension giant NPS teams with Keppel Capital for Asian infrastructure deals push

Global pension fund giant The National Pension Service of Korea has teamed up with asset manager Keppel Capital to hunt down infrastructure investment opportunities in Asia.

Ex-Encore Consumer Capital, Wafra senior execs eye up to $125m for debut Seaside Equity Partners fundraise

Seaside Equity Partners, a private equity house launched by former managing directors at Encore Consumer Capital and Wafra, is out eyeing up to $125m for its debut fundraise.

Rede Partners brings in veteran LP, GP advisor Eric Ellul as first ever chairman, makes two senior hires

Private equity placement agent Rede Partners has brought in hugely experienced industry advisor Eric Ellul as its first chairman alongside two new senior hires.

PE firms increasingly paying themselves dividends through new portfolio company debt – report

Private equity firms are using portfolio company loans to pay themselves dividends at the highest ratio in five years as demand for corporate debt soars amid the coronavirus crisis.

Greylock ready to invest in “incredible moment in time for tech” with new $1bn fund

Greylock Partners has raised another $1bn fund as it looks to profit from an "incredible moment in time for technology".

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