Industry

Top PE-Backed Leveraged Buyouts of All Time

Leveraged buyouts backed by private equity involved big names since financial crises. Leveraged buyouts backed by private equity have now caught world's attention as they continue to emerge since the economic meltdown.


FRI Levels Affected by Cyprus Meltdown

SS&C's FRI indicate lower than average levels but may increase due to Cyprus meltdown. According to the SS&C GlobeOp's Forward Redemption Indicator, client pullout of money from hedge funds is expected to rise further as investors grow antsy about the debt crisis in Cyprus.

JP Morgan Top M&A Adviser for 1Q of 2013

JP Morgan is the top M&A adviser for deals above US$10 billion for the first quarter of 2013. After having worked on all of the biggest transactions announced since the start of 2013, JP Morgan Chase & Co is the acclaimed top firm for the first quarter.

Spain Improves Bond Sale as Cypriot Turmoil Continues

Investors in Spain have been focusing on bond sale, saying that they are not worried over the turmoil in Cyprus.


Latest News

More equity dealmakers criticize judges and their activities. In its annual M&A Jamboree in New Orleans held this week, dealmakers delivered its verdict on judges who make superfluous legal rulings to the detriment of their business.
Private equity firms are losing funding sources as investors are wising up to avoid exorbitant fees and charges.
Investors of Commodity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are shifting their interest to funds with broad commodities exposure.
The current lack of a majority in the Italian government is seen as a precursor to further economic issues in the long run.
Cyprus is working round the clock in drafting and discussing an amenable financial plan to avert bankruptcy.
CBS is expected to offer $100 million for One Equity Partners' stake in TV Guide Network, sources cited.
P. Schoenfeld Asset Management or PSAM is now raising questions on the proposed merger of MetroPCS Communications Inc. and T-Mobile as it vetoes the deal.
Piraeus bested rival Alpha Bank to become the manager of Cypriot lenders Bank of Cyprus and Cyprus Popular Bank.
The US, with its latest megadeals, lead the volume in mergers and acquisitions, overshadowing the bleak future of Europe and Asia.
French insurer AXA is now finalizing the sale of the majority state in its private equity arm to a group of investors in a deal worth about 500 million euros.
Real Time Analytics