Benjamin Robertson
Stories by Benjamin Robertson
Abu Dhabi wealth fund shelves sale of $2b private equity fund stakes
ADIA was understood to be in talks with several investors including Ardian about selling chunks of its PE portfolio.
European private equity firms preparing portfolio firms to fight cash crunch
EQT and Permira have urged some companies they own to draw down credit facilities to prevent shortfalls of working capital.
Global bankers reinventing dealmaking basics amid coronavirus outbreak
Bank leaders are dusting off regulatory plans for keeping “critical operations” open through a potential pandemic.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to sell $2b worth stake in PE funds
This move comes amid an increasing push toward direct investments by the sovereign wealth fund.
Pension fund AustralianSuper seeks to double allocation to private equity
Private equity will rise to about 10% of AustralianSuper Pty’s assets over the next few years, up from the current 4-5%.
China’s trading venue for science, technology to start on July 22
Styled after the Nasdaq Stock Market, the tech board's first batch will comprise 25 firms.
HK’s IPO gatekeeper status in question after arrests
Hong Kong’s securities regulator said it is reviewing aspects of HKEX’s approach to vetting initial stock sales.
China’s tech firms push Hong Kong exchange for more changes
From allowing companies to hold super-voting rights to letting key shareholders buy stock in IPOs, tech companies are lobbying the Hong Kong exchange
Chinese steel website Zhaogang said to drop dual-class IPO plans
Zhaogang.com plans to proceed with a regular IPO, selling stock that has the same voting rights as that held by company founders.
China Renaissance plunges in its HK listing debut, following the trend
China Renaissance Holdings Ltd became the latest high-profile IPO that failed to resonate with investors.
