GP Profile: Silverfleet eyes fundraising progress, new acquisitions

Following a turbulent first half of 2020, when Silverfleet Capital focused on portfolio management, Katharine Hidalgo speaks to head of investor relations Andrew Harrison about how the firm is emerging from survival mode to turn

China’s Gaorong Capital hauls in at least $1bn towards fifth US dollar-denominated fundraise

Chinese early-stage investment house Gaorong Capital has raised at least $1bn for its fifth US dollar-denominated fund.

How Covid-19 has accelerated LP demand for renewables

The pandemic may have slowed down the economy, but Impax Asset Management, one of the longest established fund managers in the renewable energy sector, believes Covid-19 is speeding the growth of the already thriving renewables

First thematic private equity fund from investment veteran Pictet Alternative Advisors targets ongoing tech revolution

Pictet Alternative Advisors has launched its first thematic private equity fund to focus on tech fund and direct deal investments.

PAG said to launch bulk drug platform with Anjan Drug buyout alongside CX Partners, Samara Capital

Asian private equity investor PAG has reportedly teamed with CX Partners and Samara Capital to buy a controlling stake in Indian drug maker Anjan Drug.

SMBC hires Lee for corporate banking

Former JP Morgan banker Luke Lee has joined Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp’s Hong Kong office in a senior position.

GlobalCapital Asia awards 2020: Bonds

In part three of GlobalCapital Asia's awards results announcements, we reveal the winning bond deals across different categories, as well as the best debt houses and the best bank for SRI financing.

Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength

ECB could copy Japan's special rates for reforming banks

The Bank of Japan has said that it will pay extra on the reserves it holds of banks that become more cost efficient or that merge. A similar policy could well be introduced in Europe

Pfizer helps PureGym banks out of a hole

Market euphoria following news of Pfizer’s potential Covid-19 vaccine has helped underwriting banks dodge a likely loss on one of the hardest bridge loans to shift all year, with the bond now guided six points

Corporate disclosure shouldn’t be outsourced to stock markets

UK chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement that large UK companies would need to make climate related disclosures whether listed or private was a step towards an important principle — that corporate transparency is a public good,

Shenzhou International block to fetch HK$5bn

A block trade in Shenzhou International Group Holdings was launched on Tuesday evening. The deal could net up to HK$5.1bn ($659.3m), according to a term sheet seen by GlobalCapital Asia.

China property companies keep up bond momentum

Three Chinese property companies launched dollar bonds on Monday, continuing to take advantage of the post-US election momentum.

China Orient prices ‘blowout’ bond on Biden boost

China Orient Asset Management (International) Holding got nearly $10bn of orders for its $750m dual-tranche bond on Monday as it rode on a big rally in market sentiment after the US elections and its own

Ascendas Reit targets S$1.2bn from equity market

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust has launched an offering of new shares, eyeing S$1.2bn ($891.6m) to fund acquisitions across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Fosun-backed Gland Pharma launches $876m Indian IPO

Gland Pharma, a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, has started bookbuilding for its Indian IPO, set to be the largest pharmaceutical listing in the country.

Most Forwarded: Opalesque most forwarded article – week 41: PE/VC Coronavirus triggers borrowing spree by private equity managers, Venture capital investments reach new high in Brazil, Private-equity giants are racing to sell assets before year-end

Coronavirus triggers borrowing spree by private equity managers From FT: Private equity managers are turning to specialist borrowing facilities to ensure their highly leveraged strategies can survive the coronavirus pandemic, but there are growing concerns

AMW :- Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength

Pritzker Combines Auto Liquid Giants

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has agreed to acquire Highline Aftermarket, the leading manufacturer of windshield wash fluids in the US and a portfolio company of The Sterling Group; and Warren Distribution, one of the largest

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