Bloomberg News

The PE firms of ultra-wealthy Americans have the greatest number of money managers in that role earning at least $1 million a year or the same total in other currencies

Carlyle is among buyout firms that have been looking to gain exposure to football’s media rights as European leagues seek to bring in new money and expertise.

Investec Bank will increase its stake in Capitalmind to about 60 percent after having acquired 30 percent about two years ago.

The tie-up is being viewed by officials as a brazen play loaded with red flags, not the least of which is creating a giant monopoly in an industry that had only recently gained a competitor.

Higher interest rates have raised the cost of financing for private equity firms, making it harder to get deals over the line.