Private Equity

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Democracy, corruption and explosive growth

Actis’s head of Africa tells about the challenges facing the continent and its pending growth story.

5 min read · 05 January 2013

No credit

Small firms that have relied on lines of credit to smooth cash flow may have to wait until 2011 for relief, writes Kevin Ley.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

China needs you

Financing the development of China's green economy may require nearly $6 trillion by 2030. Jenny Blinch explores.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Joint account

GPs and LPs lately have been at odds over terms, but they are totally aligned in opposition to the FDIC’s proposed bank ownership rules, writes Christopher Witkowsky.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

High yield hope

Europe’s high yield uptick may offer improved prospects for LBO refinancings, writes Andy Thomson.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Deeper talent pool

Middle market firms can now gobble up top talent at reasonable compensation levels, and reset consulting agreements, writes Kevin Ley.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

A nearby vintage may be epic

History shows that the best private equity funds are born after the ends of recessions, writes David Snow.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Shanghai’s dark cloud

The ability of China’s largest city to become a major global fund formation centre hinges on the unpredictable attitude of central government, writes Andy Thomson.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Practical problems

The UK government’s proposed venture initiative is a positive step, but may be unrealistic, writes Toby Mitchenall.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Shariah rules rule

Asian GPs turning to the Middle East for funding may need to consider adopting an Islamic fund structure, writes Jenny Blinch.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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