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CVC Leads $1.3 Billion Deal to Back UK Energy Firm Low Carbon

British green-power developer Low Carbon has raised £1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) in a deal that will result in CVC Capital Partners becoming the company’s majority owner.

By William Mathis

Carlyle Expects to Commit to Two More Japan Deals by Year End

Carlyle’s Japan office has four deals in due diligence, and expect to be committed to two of them by the end of the year, Japan co-head Kazuhiro Yamada says in an interview on Bloomberg TV.

Australian Home Prices Extend Gains as Affordability Worsens

Australian home prices extended gains in November as demand continued to outstrip supply, a dynamic that could add to inflation pressures and keep the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates further.

Outside Cash Helps UK Mid-Sized Firms Grab Listed Company Audits

UK mid-sized firms have continued to increase their share of big listed company audits over recent years, although they remain locked out of the very largest audits, according to a new report.

Trump Says He Has Made His Choice to Lead the Federal Reserve

President Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided on his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair after making clear he expects his nominee to deliver interest-rate cuts.

German Football Star Mario Goetze Chases Gains Off the Field

German footballer Mario Goetze is 33, which is often when players start thinking about life after professional sports. Goetze, however, has been preparing for some years already. Inspired by top US athletes like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, he’s built a robust private investment portfolio that he’ll keep developing after his first career ends.