Property
Xinyuan sells $300m bond at initial guidance

Xinyuan sells $300m bond at initial guidance

Chinese property developer Xinyuan Real Estate Co, whose outstanding bonds have suffered because of the Covid pandemic, opted for size over price for its $300m return this week.

IPO
Neusoft wins approval for Hong Kong listing

Neusoft wins approval for Hong Kong listing

Neusoft Education Technology, a private higher education provider, got the go-ahead for its IPO this week from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Angel / Venture
Credit Suisse adds 11 to China JV research team

Credit Suisse adds 11 to China JV research team

Credit Suisse has hired 11 researchers for Credit Suisse Founder Securities (CSFS), its Chinese joint venture securities house. The new employees are part of the bank’s bigger plan to expand its onshore presence.

Software and Hi-Tech
CréditAg seals Panda bond after three-month hold-up

CréditAg seals Panda bond after three-month hold-up

Crédit Agricole printed its long-awaited Rmb1bn ($146m) Panda bond this week, after delaying its offering by nearly three months due to volatility in China’s onshore debt market.

Large
ENN brightens dollar market with green bond

ENN brightens dollar market with green bond

ENN Energy Holdings, one of China’s largest clean energy distributors, raised $750m on Thursday with its green bond debut.

Angel / Venture
China markets round-up: August CPI inflation eases, Beijing opens to more financial firms, GS seeks full control of securities JV

China markets round-up: August CPI inflation eases, Beijing opens to more financial firms, GS seeks full control of securities JV

In this round-up, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation moderates in August, the Chinese capital of Beijing opens up its financial services industry further, and Goldman Sachs is reportedly readying a deal to take full

Event
China policy round-up: Beijing launches data security initiative, Sino-US visa war heats up, Trump vows decoupling with Mainland

China policy round-up: Beijing launches data security initiative, Sino-US visa war heats up, Trump vows decoupling with Mainland

In this round-up, the foreign minister announces a global data security initiative, both American journalists and Chinese students face fresh visa restrictions, and president Donald Trump says his re-election will end the US’s reliance on

Europe
HIG European Capital Partners III sets target on €1bn

HIG European Capital Partners III sets target on €1bn

HIG Capital has set the target for its new fund HIG European Capital Partners III on €1bn, Unquote understands.

Software and Hi-Tech
Yotta holds first close on €101m for Smart Industry Fund

Yotta holds first close on €101m for Smart Industry Fund

Paris-based private equity firm Yotta Capital Partners has held a first close on €101m for its Yotta Smart Industry fund.

Software and Hi-Tech
Investors remain confident on private debt market’s growth despite Covid-19 hit

Investors remain confident on private debt market’s growth despite Covid-19 hit

A survey by IQ-EQ has found that 95% of global managers, with combined overall AUM of $388bn, believe the sector will grow over the next three years

Manufacturing and Industrial
Crosslantic’s Hakle to be bought by management – report

Crosslantic’s Hakle to be bought by management – report

Tissue manufacturer Hakle, a portfolio company of Germany-based Crosslantic Capital, is to be acquired by managing director Volker Jung, according to a report from Lebensmittel Zeitung.

Benford Capital Partners
Experienced Chicago private equity player Benford Capital seals $130m debut fund close

Experienced Chicago private equity player Benford Capital seals $130m debut fund close

Longstanding Chicago private equity house Benford Capital Partners has beaten its target for its debut fundraise by reaching a $130m final close.

Software and Hi-Tech
HIG buys cybersecurity specialist DGS

HIG buys cybersecurity specialist DGS

HIG Capital has acquired a majority stake in DGS, an Italian IT service specialising in cybersecurity.

Angel / Venture
Santander spins out $400m fintech venture capital arm

Santander spins out $400m fintech venture capital arm

The renamed Mouro Capital has invested in Ripple, Tradeshift and Upgrade

Angel / Venture
DNX Ventures raises $315m for third fund targeting US, Japan B2B startups

DNX Ventures raises $315m for third fund targeting US, Japan B2B startups

DNX Ventures has hit a $315m final close for its latest fund targeting early-stage B2B startups in the US and Japan.

Portfolio Company News
MML supports Arrow’s acquisition of Click Networks

MML supports Arrow’s acquisition of Click Networks

MML Capital Partners has supported portfolio company Arrow Business Communications in its acquisition of Click Networks.

Oil and Energy
Volery takes minority stake in SDC

Volery takes minority stake in SDC

Volery Capital Partners has taken a minority stake in energy investment advisory firm Sustainable Development Capital.

Angel / Venture
Technology Crossover Ventures gets DCRB backing for latest flagship fundraise

Technology Crossover Ventures gets DCRB backing for latest flagship fundraise

Tech-focused private equity house Technology Crossover Ventures is back in the market with its latest flagship fundraise - and has picked up a commitment from the District of Columbia Retirement Board.

Manufacturing and Industrial
Quadriga’s Scio Automation bolts on Mojin Robotics

Quadriga’s Scio Automation bolts on Mojin Robotics

Industrial automation technology company Scio Automation, a potroflio company of Quadriga Capital, has acquired Germany-based Mojin Robotics.

Buyout
Struggling Saga takes aim at former private equity owners over ‘dramatic’ debt increase, short-term decision making

Struggling Saga takes aim at former private equity owners over ‘dramatic’ debt increase, short-term decision making

The former private equity owners of UK insurance and travel specialist Saga have come under fire from the business for saddling it with large amounts debt.

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