Private Equity
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Big plans do not necessarily produce the best results. One organisation is seeking to improve Africa's investment climate through a series of achievable initiatives. Andy Thomson reports
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Limited partners need to be in full possession of the facts before resuming substantial investment in private equity. Andy Thomson reports
5 min read · 05 January 2013
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Measuring today's investment environment for tomorrow's performance
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Impetus Trust, using a blend of private equity techniques, invests in UK charities to enable better performance. Five years into the project, impressive results are beginning to show. On the eve of Impetus' first exit, Philip Borel spoke to CEO Daniela Barone Soares about the story so far and the road ahead.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
<p> Could I re-word that? 2009-01-01 Staff Writer <strong>Jargon</strong><strong>Boom times</strong><strong>Challenging times</strong>“Mega-deal”Over$10bnYour lender issolvent“Financial engineering”A blessed techniqueA badge of shamethat makes dividendsthat disappearsappear fr</p>
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Matteo Arpe, former star of the Italian banking sector, has gone back to his roots in search of future profits. Andy Thomson reports
4 min read · 05 January 2013
The Chicago-based firm has been busy in the market downturn, spending nearly $500m in the past few months to set up platforms for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The special situations investment firm is approaching Fund III's existing LPs to increase its capital base for new investments.
2 min read · 05 January 2013