The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is arranging a $7.5 billion revolving loan facility to fund investments across private equity, infrastructure, and real estate. Standard Chartered is serving as sole coordinator alongside regional and global lead arrangers. The borrowing aligns with ADIA's increased target allocations for private markets and expanding investments in Greater China logistics and digital infrastructure.
Leaders representing over $10 trillion gathered in Athens for the 18th Annual Meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. Delegations from China Investment Corporation, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Mubadala held closed-door bilateral meetings to evaluate direct co-investment platforms. Key topics included clean energy transition financing, critical infrastructure, and artificial intelligence ventures.
More than 200 chairs, chief executives, and top officials from global sovereign wealth funds managing over $10 trillion are convening in Athens for the 18th IFSWF Annual Meeting. Key participants include China Investment Corporation, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Mubadala Investment Company. The summit includes high-level discussions and bilateral meetings focusing on strategic investments, energy, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.
Global private equity firm Advent has signed an agreement to acquire financial software firm Vermeg from Charterhouse Capital Partners and founder Badreddine Ouali. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is participating as a minority co-investor. Founder Badreddine Ouali will remain a shareholder and become vice chairman, while Advent operating partner Mike Ettling will become chairman upon completion.
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