October 1,2008 by Russ Banham After a half-decade of betting
their capital in domestic deals,
U.S. private-equity funds have
turned their attention overseas. Full Story
September 30,2008 by Russ Banham After a half-decade of betting their capital on domestic deals, U.S. private equity funds have turned their attention overseas. Emerging markets like China and India present tantalizing opportunities to achieve better pricing, returns, and growth rates compared to deals in mature U.S. market sectors. The protracted credit crunch has squeezed financing, at a time when markets in emerging economies are growing. Full Story
September 30,2008 by Russ Banham After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve eased decades-old bank ownership regulations in late September, permitting private equity firms to acquire bigger stakes in bank holding companies, in addition to obtaining representation on bank boards. The regulatory change comes just in time for U.S. banks starved for capital, while assisting private equity fund desires for solid investment growth prospects domestically. Full Story
