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Despite major geopolitical and financial headwinds, global M&A activity in H1 2022 has been resilient, according to analysis of M&A data by EY.
With 2,274 deals of a total value of $2.02 trillion, M&A in H1 2022 may have seen a drop compared to this time last year (down 27% by value and 18% by volume), but activity is up compared to the average of the last M&A cycle (up 35% and 13% respectively).
According to analysis by EY, the nature of cross-border deals is changing to reflect geopolitical tensions on the world stage. While cross-border transactions levels in
Increasing yields and rising inflation may put pressure on European insurers’ private investment programs in the short term, but increased market volatility, regulatory requirements, and growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting standards may create opportunities for asset managers, according to Cerulli’s report, European Insurance Industry 2022: In Search of Better Returns.
Cerulli’s research suggests that insurers will not turn away from private investments, but they will examine the strategies behind their allocations in the alternatives space. Private investment programmes are traditionally a key opportunity for asset managers due to the skill needed to source, understand, and execute on deals.
Capchase, a provider of non-dilutive capital, has agreed more than $400 million in additional debt financing backed by i80 Group and an international banking group.
Algebris Investments, a global asset manager specialising in financial credit and equity, has appointed Samuel Sibony as co-portfolio manager, managing $620 million in the Global Credit Opportunities strategies.
James Friedman will continue to lead the team as lead portfolio manager.
The Global Credit Opportunities strategies are managed on the basis of a team approach with Sibony working alongside the members of the existing Global Credit Opportunities portfolio management team – Gabriele Foà (co-portfolio manager), Simone Mallardi (co-portfolio manager) and Lennart Lengeling (investment analyst).
Sibony joins from DC Advisory, where he was a senior member of the London-based restructuring team, covering
AssetTribe, the alternative investment platform connecting investors to a broad and diverse range of alternative assets, has published its latest research showing that demand for alternative investments is set to grow by up to 46% over the next 12-months.
Working with market research firm Survation, AssetTribe engaged with over 580 sophisticated investors across the UK and Europe to discuss their attitudes towards investments in alternative assets.
The results of this survey showed a positive outlook for Alternative assets over the next 12 months with 53% stating that their appetite for alternative assets will increase over the next 12 months
Siparex has held the final closing of the Siparex ETI 5 fund, which is dedicated to mid-market companies, at €450 million, 60% higher than its previous fund.
At the same time, the fund has completes its fourth investment in the family-owned mid-market company Aldes, a European specialist in indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
The final fundraising included: Winncare, a key player in medical equipment for prevention and long-term care; Destia, a French specialist in home care for the elderly or people with disabilities; and Orion, a group specialised in wealth management/asset management.
Siparex has held the final closing of the Siparex ETI 5 fund, which is dedicated to mid-market companies, at €450 million, 60% higher than its previous fund.
At the same time, the fund has completes its fourth investment in the family-owned mid-market company Aldes, a European specialist in indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
The final fundraising included: Winncare, a key player in medical equipment for prevention and long-term care; Destia, a French specialist in home care for the elderly or people with disabilities; and Orion, a group specialised in wealth management/asset management.
Warwick Capital Partners, a special situations investment firm, has expanded its presence in the US opening two offices and appointing two partners to drive growth.
The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has sold its investment in WorkStride, an enterprise rewards solutions business, to Prepaid Technologies, a leading provider of prepaid payment technology solutions based in Alabama.
WorkStride offers a feature-rich SaaS platform that incorporates industry-leading front-end technology, powerful integrated rewards technology, strong engagement features and a unique wallet that have enabled the company to establish a strong market position in the provision of reward and incentive solutions for enterprise clients.
Riverside originally invested in the company in December 2012 as a portfolio company within its
Unison, a provider of procurement, supply chain, and contract management software to US federal government agencies and government contractors, has secured a strategic majority investment from funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), a private equity investment firm based in Chicago.
As part of the transaction, funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle will sell a majority stake to MDP, while remaining a strategic partner as a minority investor.
MDP joins existing investors, Carlyle and Unison management, to provide additional resources and industry expertise to help Unison continue to enhance its innovative software offerings and growth trajectory. Financial terms were
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