21.01.2013 - Sovereign wealth funds poised to bridge funding gap
Sovereign wealth funds, which command some of the world’s largest cash mountains, are expected to increase investments in private equity as Europe’s banks, pension funds and insurers retreat from the industry under the pressure of capital regulation. Buyout firms are now just as likely to contact Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Australia as well as attempting to impress traditional funding sources in France, Germany, or Italy, according to market executives. Commodity-rich nations in the Middle and Far East are now playing a crucial role in the fundraising process.............................................Full Article: Source
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