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NEA’s founder to move to China(2)

New Enterprise Associates’ Dick Kramlich will live in Shanghai for all of 2008, helping to source deals and build relationships.

KKR hires trio of in-house experts(4)

In a further sign of institutionalisation at the global private equity giant, and ahead of an expected IPO, KKR has lured David Sorkin, a lawyer from Simpson Thacher, to become general counsel, as well as named new heads of human resources and information technology.

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.

Hawkpoint boosts team(3)

Hawkpoint Partners has made three appointments in its German, debt advisory and media teams.

Cohen attacks CGT rate for entrepreneurs(2)

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.

Permira's Buffini takes chairman's role and boosts management team(2)

Nordic head Kurt Björklund and his US counterpart Tom Lister are to be appointed co-managing partners in response to the firm's dramatic growth over the last decade which has seen it grow from €2 billion under management to €22 billion.

KKR hires trio of in-house experts(3)

In a further sign of institutionalisation at the global private equity giant, and ahead of an expected IPO, KKR has lured David Sorkin, a lawyer from Simpson Thacher, to become general counsel, as well as named new heads of human resources and information technology.

Vestar Capital opens in Germany(4)

Jens Tonn will cover the German-speaking countries for the global firm leading a team of four from an office in Munich.

BlueRun Ventures expands China team(4)

BlueRun Ventures, a US early-stage venture capital provider, is boosting its capacity for internet, wireless and consumer deals the region.

Branson says no to 18% CGT, extend holding time(3)

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.