Private Equity
Following a strong first quarter of 2012 that saw ‘wide open’ capital markets in the US and Canada, lending has taken a significant hit, largely due to continued uncertainty in Europe.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The $153bn retirement system may set a $500m maximum on individually managed accounts, according to an investment policy proposal.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Two of the Anglo-saxon investment world’s most famous dynasties have formed a strategic partnership to pursue investment opportunities together and share expertise.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
A report from Moody's revealed European private equity managers are fast approaching another wall of debt maturities and expect some defaults -- but will the industry be able to muddle through?
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Back in 2007, Cadum was a well-known French personal care company with a long heritage but a crippling lack of infrastructure. Enter mid-market specialist Milestone Capital… By Sam Sutton
7 min read · 06 January 2013
A formerly unified LP universe is dividing based on those building customised accounts and those sticking to the traditional fund commitment route, Hamilton Lane CEO Mario Giannini said.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Whilst the Eurozone grappled with sovereign debt issues, the UK last year proved a relatively attractive environment for mid-market private equity with the value of deals rising compared to 2010, a report has found.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Carlyle Group has recruited former Debenhams finance director Chris Woodhouse, reuniting him with Rob Templeman at RAC.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
Summit has invested in German online trading platform 360T at a time when PE firms are increasingly attracted to financial technology businesses.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The most powerful argument against sustaining the status quo on taxing carried interest is the political one.
4 min read · 06 January 2013
