Takeover battle between private equity firms could trigger wave of aggressive dealmaking in Tokyo
Asset manager is spending billions bulking up in fee-rich alternative investing sector
Private equity group likely to drop out of consortium with TPG exploring bid for eyecare group
Potential deal highlights mounting distress facing the retail pharmacy industry
Private equity groups including KKR among those interested in deal that could value Wingstop at £400mn
US companies ink more than $35bn in transactions as election sends jolt of enthusiasm through industry
The changing landscape for responsible investment, from Donald Trump’s victory amid a US ‘anti-woke’ backlash to the trouble with ESG data. Plus the global green subsidy race; backing biodiversity; minerals critical to the energy transition; and avoiding modern slavery risk
Many executives believe they are engaged in no less than a fight for survival
There is plenty of growth in the private credit market yet, especially for those branching out beyond direct lending
Plus, a new ‘anti-woke’ index fund makes its debut at Mar-a-Lago and the boomtimes ahead for American bank deals
Private equity group explores potential listing of Norwegian company as early as 2026
Survey showing demand for private equity and credit comes amid warnings over rapid growth of the sector
Deal for $10bn Silver Rock Financial underscores Gulf nation’s ambition to evolve beyond passive investing
London judge found in favour of Spanish bank in dispute over soured property deal
London-based Metage Capital says FTSE 250 trust not delivering value for its shareholders
Deal is latest move by chief Larry Fink to accelerate group’s expansion into alternative assets
Deals raise question of how BlackRock’s culture will change with all these Masters of the Universe in the building
Private equity group and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund to control smart meter provider
The elite British law firm, known for its blue-chip clients, has bet the future on culture
Transaction for prized lender could cost $12bn and be announced after Thanksgiving holiday
Top law firms are opening new European bases as investment grows
World’s largest real estate investor wants to capitalise on post-pandemic travel boom
Plus, Northvolt’s bankruptcy leads to investor losses and Blackstone teams up with energy giant in new financing deal
Accounting in private capital has increasingly come under fire
Joint venture for pipeline stakes is latest example of companies using private capital firms for balance sheet relief
