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KKR to obtain securities broker-dealer licenseKKR is reportedly seeking a securities broker-dealer license. An industry insider has said this could mean KKR wants to launch an advisory division – diversifying its business lines prior to a possible IPO – or possibly to further solidify its legal standing as a syndicator of investments.
- MPs’ double standard on transparency(2)
Many of the Labour MPs on the UK Treasury Select Committee believe the private equity industry needs to be more open and transparent. However, they take a very different attitude to their own Parliament.
- EVCA improves support for mega, mid-market and venture groups(3)
In the wake of political turmoil surrounding the industry, EVCA has taken the initiative and is splitting its focus into three core groups, though it will still lobby across the board where issues are common.
- TXU buyers offer $30m for pollution reduction
KKR and TPG have reportedly offered to pay $30 million toward air quality improvement programmes in central Texas, in the group’s latest move to quell criticism of the $45 billion proposed buyout of Dallas, Texas-based utility company TXU.
- MPs’ double standard on transparency
Many of the Labour MPs on the UK Treasury Select Committee believe the private equity industry needs to be more open and transparent. However, they take a very different attitude to their own Parliament.
- Heavy-hitting group ups $3.8bn Laureate bid
A consortium of big-name banks, hedge funds and private equity firms has increased by 2.5 percent its offer for higher education provider Laureate. The board-agreed amendment increases the price-per share to $62, up from $60.50.
- EVCA improves support for mega, mid-market and venture groups(2)
In the wake of political turmoil surrounding the industry, EVCA has taken the initiative and is splitting its focus into three core groups, though it will still lobby across the board where issues are common.
- EVCA improves support for mega, mid-market and venture groups
In the wake of political turmoil surrounding the industry, EVCA has taken the initiative and is splitting its focus into three core groups, though it will still lobby across the board where issues are common.
- Remade VC wreck soars to historic high(3)
A vehicle launched in 2000 as a public venture capital fund has now come back strong as a buyout-oriented business development company. The market cap of MVC Capital, run by a former KKR pro, is at an all-time high following the announcement of two huge exits.
- Remade VC wreck soars to historic high(2)
A vehicle launched in 2000 as a public venture capital fund has now come back strong as a buyout-oriented business development company. The market cap of MVC Capital, run by a former KKR pro, is at an all-time high following the announcement of two huge exits.