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TGP says its sees opportunities in the clean tech, new tech and healthcare sectors in China’s burgeoning economy.

The Carlyle Group to take a 65 percent stake in the French firm.

British bank is in talks that could see five separate private equity management buyouts.

Fortress expects many banks to fold over the next few years.

The failed takeover of AIG's Asian insurance unit will cost Prudential hundreds of millions.

Shares rise on the news that RadioShack has received a Blackstone bid.

As the bidding war intensifies CVC may well join KKR’s $1.5 billion bid for the Australian hospital operator.

Hitachi announces plan to more than double its profits in the next three years.

U.S. government says it may allow AIG to lower its price.

As it gears up for its latest fund Quadrangle is said to be exploring its options with selling a monitory stake in itself one possibility.

Treasury restructuring officer says if Prudential Plc shareholders reject the AIA deal another viable option may still be an initial public offering.

Prudential’s takeover of AIG’s Asian insurance unit is facing increasing opposition.

Private equity giant joins other industry leaders in mounting a $1.5 billion bid.

Boston based HarbourVest’s new fund aimed at European market.

A new directive from the European Parliamentary body could prevent as much as 80% of the globe’s hedge funds from accessing European investors.

Germany’s controversial decision to ban some naked short selling has been met with anger by hedge funds who say the move will force investors to bet against other securities instead.

Blackstone announces it plans an Australian presence to join other leverage buyout firms in targeting the continents attractive opportunities.

Jupiter plans a London IPO in a move aimed at cutting the firms debt.

In a bid to put its takeover of AIG’s Asian unit back on course, Prudential takes some unusual measures.

New fund aimed at growing and sustaining U.S. business, driving job creation and contributing to U.S. economic recovery.

Fortress shares have not attained their pre-listing value.

Showing strong first quarter results SocGen aims at the U.S. and Asian investment banking sectors for further growth.

Spanish artist regains position as world’s most expensive artist.

Analysts say hiring two banks indicates the seriousness of their intention to win the bidding war.

As hedge fund managers increasingly look to the east, Fortress plans to open Singapore office.

Warburg Pinkus completes another acquisition this time for a firm valued at around $305 million.

Standard & Poor’s has launched a new credit scoring tool to enable users to compare credit profiles of over 26,000 firms internationally.

Analysts forecast that the $3.71 billion deal could benefit the industry.

New deal for Interactive Data Corp. very near sources say.

Korean Fair trade Commission official says Prudential’s $35.5 billion takeover of AIG’s Asian life insurance arm has been approved.

Invesco beats analyst’s forecasts and looks set for further growth.

Amadeus wraps up its $1.7 billion (€1.3 billion) initial public offering in Madrid.

As the SEC moves ahead with its fraud charges against Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Lloyd Blankfein maintains the firm has not done anything wrong.

Prudential is facing raising opposition to the $35.5 billion bid to buy AIA, which could result in a breakup of the British insurer.

HSBC CEO says they are not in the running for a slice of the South Korean bank.

Treasury instructs Morgan Stanley to prepare 1.5 billion shares for sale.

Triton bids to buy insolvent department store chain in its entirety.

Stifel Financial Corp’s deal offers a 74% premium.

Swiss banking giant optimistic for 2010.

Massive $1.9 billion private equity portfolio deal.

Carlyle Group is to invest $600 million in a joint venture with RPK Capital Management to buy commercial aviation assets.

The Wall Street bank easily beats analyst’s expectations

The world’s second largest search engine’s first quarter results beat Wall Street expectations but sales failed to measure up.

Google is in talks to buy airline IT and software firm ITA Software Inc.

Stone Point Capital LLC and Hellman &Friedman agree to Sedgwick acquisition.

Goldman Sach’s first quarter earnings nearly doubled, beating forecasts, and the UK’s financial regulator launches a formal probe against the Wall Street bank.

We take a look at gifts tailor made for those for whom money is no object.

Consumer goods giant will be looking for bids over $839 million from the auction.

American Capital’s shares reach 17-month high after news of the cash injection.

As the global economic economy eases conditions, Citigroup Inc posts best result in over two years.