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10 things you need to know in 2008

As the year draws to a close PEO's team has pulled out its crystal ball to take a view on 10 of the themes that will occupy the industry in 2008.

North Castle's Eason dies at 45(4)

North Castle Partners managing director James Eason passed away last Friday.

German politician demands partial “locust” ban(4)

Peter Struck, head of the SPD faction in the German parliament, is calling for rules to limit private equity’s ability to take controlling stakes in some German companies.

Walker report vodcast highlights(2)

3i's chief executive Philip Yea, BVCA chairman Wol Kolade, Duke Street Capital's Peter Taylor and others discuss with Sir David Walker the implications of his report on transparency, webcast in partnership with The Daily Telegraph and law firm SJ Berwin.

Fox Paine co-founder sues his colleagues(2)

Saul Fox has filed a lawsuit against his firm’s co-founder, Dexter Paine, claiming that Paine is trying to force him out of the firm.

Alignment Capital changes focus(3)

After co-founder Craig Nickels left to manage the alternatives portfolio of Washington University, Texas consulting firm Alignment Capital has halted its operations and is looking for a new direction.

Sameer Al Ansari: Countdown to 2008

The head of Dubai International Capital gives PEO his thoughts on the year ahead as interest in the Middle East shows little dimunition. Any slowdown he says will give time for consolidation.

Forstmann teams with former HBO head for $250m media fund(2)

Private equity legend Ted Forstmann is returning to active investment, after winding down his own firm in 2004. He is raising a $250 million media and entertainment fund with Chris Albrecht, formerly the head of HBO.

Alignment Capital changes focus(2)

After co-founder Craig Nickels left to manage the alternatives portfolio of Washington University, Texas consulting firm Alignment Capital has halted its operations and is looking for a new direction.

Ex-UBS exec Ken Moelis holds first close on $1.8bn(3)

Moelis & Co. has held a $1.8 billion first close on its new fund, just five months after founder Ken Moelis left his position as head of investment banking for UBS.