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CalPERS and QIC form USD764m (AUD1bn) Asia-Pacific infrastructure partnership

Alternative investments firm QIC has formed a USD764 million (AUD1 billion) Asia-Pacific infrastructure partnership with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The partnership represents CalPERS' first Asia-Pacific infrastructure commitment and adds another of the world's largest pension funds to QIC's infrastructure client base. Under the terms of the arrangement,

AIFMD burden is hurting European investment, says expert panel

Some fund managers are passing up European investment opportunities in a bid to steer clear of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), according to a panel of experts at the Guernsey Funds Forum 2015. The event was held in London last week and attracted more than 500 attendees to

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Glilot Capital Partners raises USD77m second fund

Glilot Capital Partners, an Israel-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage enterprise software start-ups, has held the closing of a USD77 million fund, Glilot II.  The firm’s second fund was raised on the successful track record of the firm's first fund, Glilot I, which has had three exits to date

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CIT provides USD40m financing to Towerbrook Capital Partners for J.Jill acquisition

CIT Corporate Finance served as Administrative Agent on a USD40 million senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility for TowerBrook Capital Partners, a private equity firm.  The financing was used to facilitate the acquisition of a majority stake in J.Jill, a vertically integrated, multi-channel retailer of women’s apparel, accessories and footwear,

DTCC automates internal account transfers for alternative investments

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has launched a new capability within its Wealth Management Services (WMS) business to streamline the processing of internal account transfers for alternative investments. With DTCC’s Alternative Investment Products (AIP) service, market participants can now fully automate account transfers for non-traded real estate investment

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Horizon Technology Finance provides USD7.5m venture loan to SilkRoad Technology

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has closed a USD7.5 million venture loan to SilkRoad Technology, a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions. SilkRoad will use the funds for working capital purposes. "SilkRoad, a provider of innovative human resources management software, is an exciting addition to our diversified venture loan portfolio," says

Moorfield completes acquisition of Derby Riverlights

Moorfield Group has completed the acquisition of the mixed-use Riverlights scheme in Derby for GBP16.5 million, representing a yield of 10 per cent. The asset has been bought out of administration. Extending to 199,008 sq ft including four upper floors, Derby Riverlights comprises a combination of retail and leisure units

Smaller private equity firms can deliver Alpha, says Guy Hands

Private equity firms should go back to the future to deliver on investor demands for Alpha returns, according to Guy Hands. Hands, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Terra Firma Capital Partners Limited, gave the keynote speech to a 500-strong audience at the Guernsey Funds Forum 2015 in London last

Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund holds first closing at USD245m

The Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund has held a successful first closing at USD 245million. In addition, the fund has received a further commitment equal to 20 per cent of the fund size, capped at USD100 million, from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). The formal fundraising process commenced in May

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