Private Equity Partners has opened an office in Mumbai to support the development of portfolio companies in Asia.

The Carlyle Group has invested $87m (€55m) in Sinorgchem, the largest Chinese supplier of key chemicals used in the production of rubber.

Scott Meyer has joined Warburg Pincus as entrepreneur-in-residence.

Bain Capital, the Blackstone Group and NBC Universal have acquired Weather Channel from Landmark Communications for $3.2bn.

The largest private equity deal ever attempted is now a step closer to completion after a deal was struck with bankers.

The Qatari Investment Authority is in talks with a number of parties, including Blackstone and Macquarie, regarding a possible recapitalisation of care homes business Four Seasons.

Doughty Hanson has injected £15m of fresh capital into portfolio company 20:20.

MML Capital Partners has backed the management buyout of EIC, a UK provider of mechanical and electrical services to the public and private sectors. The total consideration for the deal was around £40m.

Realza Capital hit target on its debut fund with €150 in commitments.

Jefferies has hired former Barclays Capital director Andrew Bracey to lead the group's consumer and retail investment banking division in Europe and the Far East.