Fund Management

Over the past six years, Mark Newman and Gerald Parkes have both run the European arm of Lehman Brothers' private equity real estate operations. Here the duo talk about the investment bank's silo-free model, their strong commitment to long-term partnerships and why investing in real estate is a lot like playing golf. By Paul Fruchbom

Niam, the largest specialist private equity real estate firm in northern Europe, has appointed a new chief executive.

Oil prices have soared in recent months and some investors flush with petro-dollars are looking for a new home for their money. But some Islamic investors struggle to reconcile their religion with backing buyouts. Arcapita Bank in Bahrain has the answer: Shari'ah-compliant structures for buyouts.

With $1.5 billion to invest in Korea, Japan and China, Michael Kim is one of Asia's most promising financial entrepreneurs. Sharon Lim met him in August.

Pangaea Capital Management intends to rescue troubled Asian businesses.

The detention of Byeon Yang Ho, head of Vogo, has created uncertainty over the Korean private equity firm's future.

Private equity firms continue to stalk Taiwan's fragmented cable sector. Currently the focus is on China Networks Systems.

UK technology manager has established a dedicated VC secondaries fund in an industry first with two deals already in the portfolio.

Archie Norman, former grocer, politician and corporate turnaround specialist, set up a new investment company, Aurigo Management, last month. Robert Venes speaks to Norman about his latest venture.

The publicly-traded buyout and mezzanine fund has acquired the flight simulation and training center of the former Pan Am Airways for $58m.