Day: 18 September 2023

KKR & Co Expands Italian Footprint: Kravis Eyes New Ventures | Exclusive

In recent news, it seems that the private equity company KKR & Co’s Kravis is on the verge of investing in Italy beyond its current holding of the FiberCorp stake and its recent interest in Telecom Italia’s landline network. Kravis has been travelling meet with several top officials from the tech, manufacturing, and automation sectors […]

UBS’s $40 Billion Private Equity Team Spots Tech Investment Gold

UBS’s private equity team, managing a portfolio of over $40 billion, is optimistic about the current investment landscape in the technology sector. Markus Benzler, the leader of the team based in Switzerland, stated during a recent interview in Sao Paulo that there are now attractive opportunities due to the decrease in valuations. The team focuses […]

KKR Acquires 20% Stake in Singtel’s Datacenter Unit

Private equity firm KKR is making a significant investment in Asian digital infrastructure by acquiring a 20% stake in Singtel’s datacenter business. Singtel, the largest telecoms provider in Singapore, intends to use the funds to expand its operations in Southeast Asia, including new markets like Malaysia and Vietnam. KKR’s investment in datacenters and networking is […]

Santander Bolsters US Healthcare Division: Appoints Credit Suisse Veteran Steve Schwartz

Spanish bank Santander recently announced the appointment of Steve Schwartz, a seasoned professional with prior experience at Credit Suisse, as the new head of healthcare services for its US division. Schwartz, who had a long tenure at Credit Suisse starting in 1999, will be reporting directly to David Hermer, Santander’s head of corporate and investment […]