Giant mall builder to expand to UK and US. Westfield Group is planning to increase its investments in both the US and UK to capitalize on the increasing retail demands in these countries.
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UK’s Co-op Bank Agrees to US$2.4 Billion Rescue Plan
Britain's Co-operative Group agreed on a plan to plug US$2.4 billion capital hole to avoid a repeat of the taxpayer funded bailouts at the time of the financial crisis.
WestBridge Capital Enhances Team
UK-based private equity house WestBridge Capital appoints Pascal Wittlet as senior investment manager and relocates new offices in London to accommodate growing team.
UK's Oakfield Capital Partners Attains its First Close
Oakfiled Capital reaches record amount through capital investments. The private equity firm that focuses its investment in small and medium sized businesses in the United Kingdom, Oakfield Capital Partners, related the first close of the United Kingdom Special Situations Fund securing GBP6 million firm in commitments.
UK Pension Funds Try Out Leveraged Loans
UK Pension Funds start trying out leverage funds, often to seek high yields yet are unprepared for the high risks.
