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Virginia Retirement increases private equity allocationThe state retirement system has increased private equity and real estate allocations by 3 percent, saying it wants more flexibility in its investments.
- Patricof casts doubt on microfinance in Africa
The veteran venture capitalist said at a recent industry gathering that backing more mature companies is the key to successful African economic development.
- Apax in Dubai theme park deal
The global private equity firm will bring a portfolio of children’s characters, including Barney, Pingu and Bob the Builder, to a new 25,000-square foot complex in Dubailand.
- BVCA head says Walker report will go international
Simon Walker has supported growing momentum to make the transparency reforms apply beyond the UK shortly after PEO revealed they currently affect only 32 portfolio companies.
- CVC sets record with €12.1bn fund
CVC, led by chairman Michael Smith, has raised Europe’s largest-ever private equity fund in spite of credit market problems making larger buyouts difficult to achieve.
- Cohen attacks CGT rate for entrepreneurs(4)
The Apax co-founder, who called for an increase in tax on buyouts, has learned you should be careful what you wish for as the CGT increase has hit entrepreneurs.
- Iberia financing nearly in place(4)
The TPG Capital-BA consortium has secured a team of banks to underwrite its bid for Spanish airline Iberia, after the chief executive of the UK airline Willie Walsh said the bid would be tabled within four to six weeks.
- Venture firms back wireless technology company
A large group of investors are backing a USB wireless company which is set to profit from consolidation in the sector.
- Cohen attacks CGT rate for entrepreneurs(3)
The Apax co-founder, who called for an increase in tax on buyouts, has learned you should be careful what you wish for as the CGT increase has hit entrepreneurs.
- Branson says no to 18% CGT, extend holding time(4)
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of UK business Virgin Group, has called for the UK Chancellor Alistair Darling to ditch plans to remove “taper-relief” on capital gains. Branson joins a widespread group of protesters against the reforms.