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Nordic flags M&A in the Nordic region jumped in value by 27.8 per cent in 2012

Thu, 14 Feb 2013, 06:00

M&A activity in the Nordic region grew in total value by 27.8 per cent in 2012 – mostly targeting healthy SMEs – while at the same time contracting by 30.4 per cent in Western Europe, according to research into the privately-held as well as listed businesses of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland by S&P Capital IQ. »

Report Private equity fund managers report tepid outlook for 2013, says BDO study

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 10:25

The majority of fund managers (75 per cent) think the current environment is either “somewhat” or “very favourable” for private equity funds looking to invest, according to the fourth annual PErspective Private Equity Study by BDO USA. »

Closed sign Pelican Energy Partners holds final closing of debut fund

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 16:01

Pelican Energy Partners, a specialised private equity fund, has held a final close of its debut fund, having reached USD120m in committed capital. »

Robin Filmer-Wilson, investment manager, private equity co-investments, USSIM USSIM makes additional hires to strengthen co-investment team

Thu, 14 Feb 2013, 06:07

USS Investment Management (USSIM), the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Universities Superannuation Scheme, has appointed Robin Filmer-Wilson as investment manager, private equity co-investments. »

Oil LUX Assure secures GBP3.25m investment

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 14:40

Technology business LUX Assure has received GBP3.25m funding to transform the company from a technology development business to a service provider for the oil and gas industry. »
Pip! CHF Entertainment to raise GBP2m for new children’s TV series

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 14:16

Cosgrove Hall Fitzpatrick (CHF) Entertainment is looking to raise GBP2m to produce a new animated children’s TV series, Pip!, to be shown on Channel 5’s Milkshake! and featuring the voice of Sir David Jason. »

Lewis Bantin, partner, ECI Partners ECI promotes Lewis Bantin to partner

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 12:20

Growth-focused private equity firm ECI Partners has promoted Lewis Bantin to the position of partner. »

Cayman Islands Maples Fiduciary Services expands investment funds team

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 10:38

Maples Fiduciary Services has expanded its investment funds team in the Cayman Islands with the addition of Abali Hoilett as senior vice president and fund director. »

Job page Andrew Caspersen joins Park Hill in secondary advisory business

Wed, 13 Feb 2013, 10:03

Andrew Caspersen has joined as a managing principal of Park Hill, a division of Blackstone, with a focus on its secondary advisory business. »

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David Fergusson, president, The M&A Advisor The M&A Advisor appoints David Fergusson as president

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 06:07

The M&A Advisor has promoted David Fergusson from senior managing director to the newly formed position of president with leadership responsibility for the firm's day-to-day operations. 

Infrastructure Allianz Global Investors strengthens infrastructure debt team with two hires

Tue, 18/06/2013 - 06:20

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has made two new hires as it bolsters its infrastructure debt team to meet the burgeoning pipeline of deals.

Handshake CMS appoints new director

Mon, 17/06/2013 - 14:21

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