There is a $90bn opportunity in GP-stakes deals, says Investcorp

The impact of the coronavirus will lead to an increase in demand for permanent capital from GPs, the asset manager argues

Jinke hits the road with $816m Hong Kong IPO

Chinese property manager Jinke Smart Services Group has launched its IPO. It is aiming to pocket up to HK$6.3bn ($815.9m) from the deal.

Coronavirus impact may derail $2.6bn sale of Swiss payments company

Silver Lake and Partners Group had agreed to sell Global Blue to a blank check company tied to Daniel Loeb’s Third Point

Digital diagnosis: Investors are betting on a surge in online medical services

Firms investing in telemedicine apps have seen a surge in their use during the coronavirus pandemic. The next stage is making this growth sustainable

ESMA supports supervision of green bond raters

Steven Maijoor, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, has said EU legislation covering green bond reviewers would help ensure the legitimacy of the proposed Green Bond Standard.

Meet the Platform: EU green finance watchdog

The European Union’s formation of its Platform on Sustainable Finance last week marks a new phase in responsible investing. Over the past four years or so, the most influential thinkers in the market, such as

Meet the Platform: new face of EU sustainable finance

The European Union’s formation of its Platform on Sustainable Finance last week marks a new phase in responsible investing. Over the past four years or so, the most influential thinkers in the market, such as

Alam Sutera downgraded amid refi pressure

Indonesian high yield property companies are continuing to come under fire, with Alam Sutera becoming the latest to be hit with a downgrade due to bond refinancing concerns.

Tahoe defaults for third time in one month

Chinese property developer Tahoe Group has defaulted on a third domestic bond in 30 days, as uncertainty remains over whether a tie-up with its peer China Vanke Co would eventually go ahead.

Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 25: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

B. G., Opalesque Geneva: Amid the current market turmoil, this is our regular report on hedge fund and alternative asset managers who are bucking the trend. Crisis has helped to demonstrate the benefits of ESG

AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 25: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

B. G., Opalesque Geneva: Amid the current market turmoil, this is our regular report on hedge fund and alternative asset managers who are bucking the trend. Crisis has helped to demonstrate the benefits of ESG

Neiman Marcus, a Symbol of Luxury, Files for Bankruptcy

The high-end retailer is not liquidating, and expects to emerge from restructuring later this year.

Italy’s CDP commits another €100m to private equity fund of funds

FOF Private Equity Italia, launched last year, has a target of €600m

Stigma to keep Slovakia from using ESM pandemic lines

Slovakia will not be making use of the European Stability Mechanism’s pandemic crisis support lines, because of concerns that investors would look negatively on the decision.

AMB :- Investcorp and Tages merged their absolute return businesses in a 50-50 deal

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Alternative investments firm Investcorp and European asset manager Tages Group created a 50%-50% joint venture by combining the absolute-return businesses of each company earlier this month. T...Article Link

AMB :- China ups the ante to acquire or invest in distressed foreign assets amid COVID-19

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: While US President Donald Trump stands by China lab origin theory for the virus, Chinese companies have upped the ante to acquire or invest in distressed foreign assets in strategic locations....Article

Morgan Stanley IM raises $110m for global climate impact fund

The strategy will fund investments that focus on critical climate change issues

Private equity numbers are not as ugly as they appear

Distressed markets create opportunities for private equity firms sitting on cash piles

Investing in emerging markets is still the pragmatic option for institutional investors

Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having on economies, opportunities in developing markets remain good

Apollo plans to raise $20bn as it shifts focus to distressed strategies

The money will be raised across 'many, many credit strategies', says a senior managing director at the private equity firm

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