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SVB Capital adds two partners(4)

SVB Capital has hired John Dominguez of Hill Capital Management and Vincent Williams of Northern Trust Global Investments to expand its private equity programme.

Ferguson defends tax rules on loans(4)

The chairman of UK private equity investor SVG Capital says changes to the tax deductibility on interest payments on leveraged loans would be damaging to private equity funds and their investors.

Norwest Venture makes first local hire in India(2)

Norwest Venture Partners, a US venture capital firm, has made its first hire in India after operating in the country from abroad since late 2003. The firm is expected to hire two more partners following the appointment of Niren Shah as managing director.

Brooks returns to LDC(3)

Peter Brooks is set to re-join LDC, the UK bank captive and his third firm in two years. He left Sovereign Capital, where he had been managing partner, in October 2005.

Wilshire’s Lynch to leave at year's end(2)

The head of Wilshire Associate's Private Markets Group, Tom Lynch, plans to end his 16 year-career with the advisory firm.

Moulton puts £12m into drugs clinic(3)

UK private equity contrarian Jon Moulton has personally funded a purpose-built private drug addiction treatment centre in Kent.

Cohen attacks CGT rate for entrepreneurs

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.

PCG turnover continues(2)

PCG Asset Management, an affiliate of US gatekeeper Pacific Corporate Group, has lost its head of research and managing director, Jay Rose. Meanwhile, the firm has hired two junior level professionals and opened a New York office.

CVC rewards team as fundraising progresses

CVC Capital Partners has acknowledged staff contribution with a slew of promotions, including lead roles for the executives that helped secure the independence of the firm’s Asian business.

Mining vet launches environmentally, socially conscious firm(2)

Damien Reynolds, head of natural resources investment firm Longview Capital Partners, has launched a new firm that will target renewable energy and cleantech.