Private equity can be the big winner in the Covid-19 bear market

Private equity can be the big winner in the Covid-19 bear market

The virtue of private capital is that it can withstand short-term volatility in valuations of assets held for the long term – and now is the time to prove that. One large and powerful group of investors, with plenty of money to put to work, should be quite relaxed at...
Private Equity Has the Cash, and It Is King

Private Equity Has the Cash, and It Is King

Firms that sat on their hands as valuations remained high in Asia can now expect their pick of bargains. Private equity firms, sitting on a record $388 billion of dry powder in Asia, may be about to get their reward for patience. Cash is king as corporate finances are...
Coronavirus pandemic sparks calls to delay sale of .org domain

Coronavirus pandemic sparks calls to delay sale of .org domain

A decision on the sale of the .org internet domain to a private company should be postponed, rights groups said, warning it could impact charities grappling with coronavirus. NGOs opposing the takeover called for an extension of the March 20 deadline for the...
Conservice Announces Growth Investment from Advent International

Conservice Announces Growth Investment from Advent International

Advent International to Join TA Associates in Backing Leading Utility Management and Billing Company Conservice, a leading provider of utility management software and billing solutions to property owners and managers, today announced the signing of a definitive...
Bill Ackman Buys Shares of Private Equity Giant Blackstone

Bill Ackman Buys Shares of Private Equity Giant Blackstone

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is buying shares of private equity heavyweight Blackstone Group Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, as the growing coronavirus pandemic roils markets. Blackstone slumped 1.6% on Wednesday and has declined 34% over the...