The UK and the Netherlands have both reacted to public criticism of the private equity industry by passing new tax legislation
Goldman Sachs has invited 94 executives to become partners including the co-heads of its private equity group.
The investment firm has acquired a majority stake in the Dubai-based business and intends to expand it regionally.
The Canadian pension has set aside an additional C$1.4bn to invest with opportunistic fund managers, and directly, targeting US and UK distressed real estate.
With €300m already invested in infrastructure, the €40bn Bayerische Versorgungskammer will seek more infrastructure investments as it aims for a 1.5 percent target allocation over the next three to five years. A 1 percent timber allocation also is in the works.
With €300m already invested in infrastructure, the €40bn Bayerische Versorgungskammer will seek more infrastructure investments as it aims for a 1.5 percent target allocation over the next three to five years. A 1 percent timber allocation also is in the works.
Thirteen Asia-focused funds, which also invest in Greater China, raised $19bn in the third quarter, with growth funds accounting for the most capital raised.
The public pension has committed to Carlyle’s fourth Asian growth fund, Welsh Carson’s 11th buyout fund, First Reserve’s 12th energy fund and Clessidra's second Italy-focused fund. Together these four funds are targeting more than $22bn.
The Merrill Lynch Asian Real Estate Opportunity Fund is the firm’s first Asia-dedicated fund, which will focus on Japan, China, South Korea and India.
The C$52bn Canadian pension plan with an in-house private equity arm has followed in the footsteps of Ontario Teachers’ and the CPPIB by crossing the pond to source deals.