VinaCapital is launching a new fund, Vietnam Infrastructure Limited (VIL), dedicated to investment in Vietnam’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector.

Venture capital investment into US headquartered companies climbed 8 per cent in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the same period last year to reach USD 6.96 billion, according to the

3i has sold its stake in Smart & Cook, one of the UK’s leading independent commercial brokers, as part of the sale of the company to AXA UK plc. 3i first invested in Smart & Cook in March 2004 and provided further financial support to fund Smart & Cook’s acquisition

New collective investment scheme rules introduced by the Central Bank of Bahrain are set to give a major boost to the Gulf emirate’s leading role in the regional funds industry, according

Harman International Industries, Inc.

Symbion, an owner and operator of short stay surgical facilities, has entered into a merger agreement with a newly formed subsidiary of Crestview Partners, LP, a New York-based private equ

Khaleej Finance and Investment (KFI) says its Indian Private Equity Fund has attracted interest from institutional as well as individual investors, both regionally and internationally.

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) has officially opened operations in China with offices in Beijing and Shanghai.

The private bank Sal Oppenheim jr & Cie has taken control of the French asset management company Financière Atlas S.A.

BAE Systems has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Inertial Products business to JF Lehman & Co.