Why Meta tapped UFC’s chief for its board and corporates start the year with historic bond issuance
Once the preserve of institutions, private assets are now promoted through semi-liquid funds
Alacrity’s restructuring puts it under control of private credit lenders including Antares, Blue Owl, KKR and Goldman
Plus, one tech investor thinks Europe still has a shot at the AI race and Blackstone gets in on the accounting sector
Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations
Plus, Nippon sues the US over blocked steel deal and the pressure is on for new investment banker hires to deliver
Private equity made strong returns from investing in alternative assets over the past 30 years
Public battle between private equity bidders for software company tests new ground in Japan
Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors
Booksellers’ boss is eyeing expansion and a possible IPO in London or New York
Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings rebound
As the IMF has warned, the rise and rise of private credit brings systemic risks
After healthy returns from US equities, investors are being warned the era could end, and unlisted securities could be the answer
Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?
Barry Melancon, for 30 years head of leading US professional body, says quality should not be compromised to aid recruiting
Private capital and pension fund money flowing into single-family rental homes as demand soars
Inclusion in S&P 500 index and growth in operations drove share prices at Blackstone, KKR and Apollo to record highs
Value of investments cashed out lingers well below historic average for third consecutive year
Sales and listings of Chinese companies by world’s biggest buyout groups have ground to a halt, data shows
World’s biggest fund manager seeks to elbow its way into industry dominated by the likes of Apollo and Blackstone
Terra Firma founder accused of raging at staff and making sexually inappropriate comments
The strategy of focusing money on larger deals comes at time of extreme indigestion for start-up investors
Private equity group finally floats Japanese flash memory provider at a valuation far below what it paid in 2018
TPG co-founder was part of a generation of buyout pioneers and made some of the industry’s boldest bets
Trade fair group looks to double revenue as private equity backer plans sale
