Oliver Smiddy

Almost 200 private debt funds are chasing combined commitments of $124 billion, according to PEI research, as managers look to exploit credit opportunities created by banks’ partial retreat from the market.

Private equity firm Terra Firma has acquired care homes group Four Seasons Health Care for £825m.

It’s not every day that a private equity firm calls upon a prime minister for a press release soundbite.

Nigel Doughty, the co-chairman and co-founder of UK-based private equity firm Doughty Hanson, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54.

Quilvest Private Equity’s parent, Quilvest Group, has agreed to management participating in the equity structure of the group for the first time as it begins raising its next generation of fund of funds, including a follow-up to its debut real estate vehicle.

Real estate principal Joe Gagnon is among nine appointed managing director at the global private equity firm.

UK-based Bridgepoint and Paris-listed Eurazeo have joined forces for the first time to acquire European real estate management company Foncia.

Political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa has 'stymied' economic recovery, but the region is in a strong position for future growth, according to delegates at Middle East Forum.