Articles by Christina Kautzky
Carlyle to take on $5.1bn in credit assets
The Carlyle Group is once again expanding its mandate, this time into credit assets.
Schroders sells fund admin unit to JPMorgan
Schroders has agreed to sell its global private equity administration services business to JPMorgan for an undisclosed sum.
Goldman due 200x return in China pharma IPO
With the Shenzhen IPO of little-known Chinese pharmaceutical company Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical, Goldman Sachs will see an almost certain 200-fold profit on its original $5 million investment.
IFC invests in CLSA green fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced it will commit up to $25 million to CLSA Capital Partners’ Clean Resources Asia Growth Fund, a pan-regional fund targeting clean energy technology investments.
Ontario Teachers' losing private equity head
Erol Uzumeri, the head of private equity investments for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, is reportedly leaving the Toronto-based pension fund manager to launch his own asset management firm.
Goldman and Macquarie close infra funds below target
After nearly two years in the market, both Goldman Sachs and Macquarie Group have closed infrastructure-focused private equity funds, with much more fundraising difficulty than they encountered with their last vehicles.
Reliance PE goes to school with Pathways
The first private equity investment to be made by Reliance Capital’s PE arm is in the much-touted Indian education sector.
ICICI f-o-f head joins Kaizen in Mumbai
Amit Ratanpal, the force behind ICICI Group’s fund-of-funds business, is joining Kaizen Private Equity as a principal and member of the investment committee.
Temasek in India energy deal
After much speculation, it appears that Singapore-based Temasek Holdings will invest Rs.1,600 crore ($354 million) in India's GMR Energy in the form of convertible preference shares. The capital is intended to fund further expansion of thermal and hydro...
Temasek and BOC may bring ATMs to rural China
Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings is understood to be working with Bank of China to spend as much as RMB20 billion ($4.1 billion) in building a banking franchise in rural parts of China.
Coffee Day likely to deliver cuppa jo for KKR
Following earlier reports of potential investment by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in Indian company Coffee Day Resorts, which owns the popular coffee chain Café Coffee Day, a consortium led by New York-based now looks likely to invest up to INR10 billion...
CHAMP to offload Healthcare Australia
Australian buyout firm CHAMP Private Equity is reportedly exploring ways to sell its Healthcare Australia business, a transaction that could come in at A$320 million ($292.5 million).
IFC promotes health in China
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to invest $25 million in Singapore-based Healthway Medical Corporation Ltd for development of medical care facilities “in under-served areas of China,” the group said.
Vietnam: Diamond in the rough
In a country where private consumption is two thirds of GDP and 60% of the population is under 30 years old; and people are highly entrepreneurial, highly motivated and very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for them and for the nation; one...
Buyouts still viable in Asia Pacific: ANZ Forum
GPs, LP and other market players at the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010 confirmed that they feel buyouts are still viable deals in Asia Pacific, as long as targets are exceptionally strong.
Private equity mood upbeat at ANZ Forum
The mood and sentiment among private equity GPs, LPs and advisors at the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010 in Sydney appears distinctly upbeat, showcasing the strength of Australia's macroeconomic fundamentals.
LPs divided on ILPA principles at Australia Forum
At the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010, the principles promulgated by the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), which this group hopes will garner more backing from global LPs, in an effort to homogenize private equity industry...
Asst Treasurer Sherry cites "fair and equitable" tax in Oz Forum
Australia’s Assistant Treasurer, Senator the Hon. Nick Sherry, repeatedly referred to Australia's desire to promote a "fair and equitable tax system," as he opened the AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Forum \ ANZ 2010 in Sydney.
Industry Q&A: Andrew Legge, Dragon Capital
Christina Kautzky speaks with Andrew Legge, Director at Dragon Capital, about why Vietnam is off to a slow start this year, how LPs view the market, and where private equity opportunities lie.
Australia: Ripe for mezz
Australia is not what the global mezzanine debt industry might consider a stand-out market. Traditionally, equity and senior debt have always reigned supreme, and convertible bonds have been considered quite a sexy debt instrument.
Leopard makes financial services investment
In a co-investment with two other foreign investors, Leopard Cambodia has taken a shared 7.72% stake in ASA, a 19% shareholder of ACLEDA, one of the leading retail banks in Cambodia.
CalPERS could cut forecast projections
In an unprecedented move by the US’s largest pension fund, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) may lower the projected rate of return for all stocks, bonds and other holdings from 7.75% to 6%.
Temasek issues $1.4 billion in bonds
The recent move by Singapore SWF Temasek Holdings to issue S$2 billion ($1.42 billion) in bonds could have meaningful implications for other major groups considering debt issuance.
Actis makes Philippines investment in Ayala's Integreon
Emerging markets specialist firm Actis has invested $50 million in Integreon, the BPO company owned by Ayala holding company Livelt Investments Ltd.