Private Equity

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Hamilton Lane EMEA head: PE needs to be more transparent

Richard Hope, who was promoted to the top position last week, said greater understanding of the 'black box' of private equity is crucial.

2 min read · 29 January 2020

Eurazeo’s Morgon: PE needs to contribute its share

Eurazeo chief executive Virginie Morgon says the private equity industry has 'enormous responsibility' to address inequality and the consequences of climate change.

2 min read · 29 January 2020

Secondary buyout returns face heightened risk of decline – report

Sponsor-to-sponsor deals, a steady source of dealflow for GPs, usually generate favourable returns so long as the market cooperates, according to a report from Adams Street Partners.

3 min read · 28 January 2020

UK pension giant opens private markets portfolio to DC members

The move will enable roughly 85,000 DC members, representing around £1bn of funds, to select a private markets allocation within their investment programme.

2 min read · 23 January 2020

EQT conducts strategic review of credit business

The firm is also on track to open offices in Paris and Sydney before the end of March, according to its latest earnings announcement on Thursday.

2 min read · 23 January 2020

EQT goes big with first post-IPO flagship

If the fund reaches its €14.75bn target, it will be one of the largest European private equity funds ever raised.

1 min read · 14 January 2020

Key themes for Europe PE legislation in 2020

From spreading the wealth to dealing with Brexit, here are four themes expected to shape the dialogue between the private equity industry and European governments this year.

4 min read · 14 January 2020

Which firms raised the largest funds in December?

The 10 largest capital raises for the month gathered nearly $31bn among them.

2 min read · 08 January 2020

Country vs pan-regional funds: Which performs best?

Fund performance data show the former is likelier to deliver better returns in the US and Asia, while Europe’s homogenous nature gives pan-regional strategies the edge.

4 min read · 08 January 2020

Europe in 2020: Banner year for fundraising

Despite political headwinds and macroeconomic concerns across the continent, European giants are returning to market with record targets.

3 min read · 06 January 2020

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