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NB Private Equity Partners sees 2.6 per cent NAV increase in H1

NB Private Equity Partners has reported a 2.6 per cent increase in Net Asset Value (NAV) during the first six months of 2015 to USD713.0 million (31 December 2014: USD694.8 million). The increase has been driven by unrealised gains on public and private equity holdings as well as cash and

Denham Capital backs Nexif Energy

Energy-focused private equity firm Denham Capital and Nexif, a Singapore-based independent power management company, are teaming up to develop, finance, construct and acquire conventional and renewable power generation assets across Southeast Asia.  The platform marks a return to the region for Denham and builds upon Nexif’s strong experience and relationship

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Key issues and regulation for investors in private equity

This extract from the Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets, H2 2015 analyses the responses gathered in Preqin’s latest round of investor interviews to find out what investors in private equity believe are the biggest issues they face at present. Preqin’s recent survey exposed valuations, deal flow and fee pressure as

Michael Forman

Franklin Square provides senior secured financing for iSqFt’s merger with CMD Group

Franklin Square Capital Partners its senior secured investment in Blueprint Sub (doing business as iSqFt), a provider of software and bid information to the commercial construction industry.  The increased commitment finances the merger of iSqFt and CMD Group, a Norcross, GA headquartered provider of construction information. The financing was provided

Reelio raises USD5m in series A round

Reelio, an influencer marketing platform that connects global brands with today’s hottest digital stars, has raised USD5 million in Series A funding.  The round was led by a global syndicate of investors in strategically important markets, adding global breadth to the industry depth represented by Reelio’s existing investors (which include

Hedge fund investor activity in the next 12 months

This extract from the Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets, H2 2015 features data gathered in our latest investor interviews (conducted June 2015) and focuses on hedge fund investors’ plans for the coming year. A larger proportion of investors plan to invest less capital in hedge funds over the next year than are planning to invest

Talem Africa Acquires Morocco-based Silver Food

Talem Africa (Talem) has bought 100 per cent of the shares of  Silver Food, the largest fish canning facility in Morocco, and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries SOPCODA and Silver Fishing.  The three companies were part of Anouar Invest, a Moroccan family-owned conglomerate.  Founded in 2004 and based in Casablanca, Morocco,

LDC-backed Prism Medical completes strategic acquisition of Smirthwaite Limited

Wakefield headquartered Prism Medical, a manufacturer and provider of specialist mobility and handling equipment, has completed the acquisition of Smirthwaite Limited for an undisclosed sum. The deal with Smirthwaite represents the fourth acquisition completed by Prism Medical since the GBP30million MBO supported by LDC in April 2014. During LDC’s tenure,

Nigel Le Quesne

JTC completes Kelinwort Benson fund admin business acquisition

Following an initial announcement in July, JTC has formally completed its acquisition of Kleinwort Benson’s Fund Administration business, taking the company’s global headcount to over 450 staff.  Completion follows receipt of approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities and sees JTC add to its existing operations in the Channel Islands, as

Markit Brad Levy

Markit to acquire forex specialist DealHub

Markit, a provider of financial information services, is to acquire DealHub, a provider of trade processing and trading services to the foreign exchange market. The acquisition will enable Markit to offer customers a comprehensive solution for FX across venue connectivity, trading services, trade confirmation and management, clearing and regulatory reporting.

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