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US solar financing on the brink of transformation

Financing of US solar projects is in the midst of a transformation, with new business models, new investors, and new financing vehicles gaining sway, according to new research by specialist research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance commissioned by Reznick Group. 

 US solar projects have historically been bankrolled by some

Fiona Le Poidevin, Deputy Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance

Guernsey funds grow nearly GBP9 billion in Q1

The total value of funds business in Guernsey grew by GBP8.7 billion (3.3%) during the first quarter of the year. New figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) show that the first quarter growth follows a drop of just more than GBP10 billion in the final quarter of last

Andy Tidby, Product Manager Japanese Equities, Invesco

Japan downgrade not a surprise

Japan’s credit rating downgrade was not a surprise, says Andy Tidby, Product Manager Japanese Equities, Invesco… Japan’s debt is too high, which is both obvious and well known, and its credit rating has been under pressure for some time. In that sense the downgrade was not a surprise, although the

PE sector up 62% over the last three years

The Private Equity investment company sector was hit hard by the credit crunch, with the average discount widening out to 51% at the end of 2008. Whilst this has affected the Private Equity sector’s previously strong longer-term performance figures, over the shorter-term the sector has bounced back and is up

Daniel Murray, Head of Global Research, EFG Asset Management

Positive economic outlook for China

China is shrugging off the financial woes of Europe and the US and China’s long-term growth and economic prospects are positive, says Daniel Murray (pictured), Head of Global Research, EFG Asset Management… Flexible monetary policy, encouraging intra-demographic shifts and a planned leadership transition will all contribute towards a balanced, growing

Turbulent times for VC deals

An increase in venture capital deal flow occurred in 2011 in comparison to the previous year, but looks to have slowed down in 2012, research by Preqin shows. Data collected for the newly launched Venture Deals Analyst reveals that deals across the investment stage spectrum attracted more capital in 2011

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PE firms focused on spurring growth says McGladrey survey

McGladrey’s fourth annual survey of private equity (PE) executives, shows that amid difficult economic conditions, firms have become increasingly focused on improving strategy and operations at their portfolio companies as a means of creating value. Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of firms reported that they have generally increased employment at

Pallas Global launches real estate investment and advisory firm in NYC

Pallas Global has launched a real estate investment and advisory firm in New York City. This full-service investment and advisory firm serves real estate developers by providing financing from Pallas’ proprietary network of hedge funds, family offices and high net worth individuals throughout the World. Pallas also assists real estate

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