Private Equity
<p>Carlyle’s $20m settlement with New York’s attorney general prevents the potential for litigation against the firm and preserves its relationship with a major LP. But there are some troubling implications for the private placement industry.</p>
3 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>The $900m club deal for Florida’s BankUnited shows private equity firms are prevailing in their push to buy controlling stakes in US banks in need of recapitalisation.</p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>The emergence of Angola’s first-ever private equity fund reminds that the buyout industry, despite stumbling blocks, continues to play an integral role for SMEs around the world. </p>
2 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>Last night we held our second annual Private Equity International Awards Global Winners' Celebration - and revealed the Private Equity Leader for this year. </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>The association is redoubling its efforts to give one voice to private equity firms across Europe.</p>
3 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>A new rule allows foreign firms to register investment management companies in Shanghai. Are things about to get interesting for the Blackstones of the world? </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>LPs shifting away from fund commitments and towards direct investments could be biting off more than they can chew.</p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>GPs breathed a small sigh of relief this week when Sweden’s financial markets minister swatted away suggestions that private equity poses systemic risk. His comments sent some important signals as regulation of alternative fund managers is on the EU agenda as never before. </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>Growth capital providers will play a significant role in the economic recovery of Central and Eastern Europe.</p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 31 January 2013
<p>GPs need to prepare now for a possible future uptick in LP default issues. The first step should be a simple, friendly, discreet outreach to the LP base. </p>
2 min read · 31 January 2013
