Private Equity
Debate by members of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on stringent regulations for EU fund managers scheduled for 16 March has been temporarily cancelled.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
EVCA, the US Treasury Secretary, ILPA and EMPEA have all recently voiced concern about measures in the AIFM that would block the free flow of capital. Nicholas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown reportedly planned to discuss the issue Friday.
4 min read · 05 January 2013
French private equity firm IDI Group is in exclusive talks to buy AGF, currently raising a €400m vehicle. If it succeeds, it will more than triple its assets under management.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
A number of factors led to a battering of listed private equity funds over the last 12 months.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based firm’s subsidiary – Russia Partners – has bought a 3.3% stake in MDM Bank.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The US firm has partnered with a local group to buy an estimated $115m stake in Russian hypermarket chain Lenta, having two months ago bought into China's Wumart.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
If it completes, the trade sale to Japanese brewer Suntory will be one of the largest private equity exits this year.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
As private equity interest in Turkey gathers momentum, Bridgepoint is close to completing the acquisition of a vehicle inspection business.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
