Fundraising

Asian private equity is going through another record year of fund formation. Sharon Lim explains why, and asks for how much longer the boom can continue.

Banks and investment groups may have found a cure for debt indigestion in the form of the hung bridge fund. By Andy Thomson.

The implications of the liquidity crisis remain unclear, but confidence is high that investors will not lose their appetite for private equity – and even the larger funds finding it difficult to finance new deals don't seem to be losing support. Andy Thomson reports.

Oaktree Capital Management is an alternative asset manager well placed to profit from this summer's liquidity crisis. In a rare interview, co-founder and chairman Howard Marks talked with PEI about changes in market cycles, his firm's innovative investment approach and the decision to float its management company, on Goldman's private exchange.

Katja Salovaara explains why the market lull will not divert Finnish pension Ilmarinen from increasing its commitment to private equity. By Andy Thomson.

An African buyout fund has got off to a flyer on the fundraising trail, thanks to a little help from Saudi Arabian royalty.

Permira, a leading leveraged buyout proponent, returns to its growth capital roots.

Amid a tight capital market, American Capital has monetised a chunk of its vast portfolio.

As energy deals surge, a New York sector specialist is seeking billions in fresh commitments.

A larger buyout market has shown signs of gathering momentum in Spain over the last few years. To what extent has it been derailed by the credit crunch? Toby Lewis explores.