Western Europe

The UK government this year gave defined contribution schemes more flexibility to invest in illiquid assets via the long-term asset fund.

The Copenhagen fund of funds hit the hard cap on its most recent fund, after the previous vehicle closed €100m under target.

More than 100 global investor views are represented in Coller Capital's 2021 winter barometer of LP sentiment.

The business and financial services-focused firm raised at least £335m for a top-up sister fund and a co-investment vehicle, as well as its fourth flagship fund.

The proposal seeks to amend the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive including disclosures to investors and the scope of ELTIF regulation.

This year’s unprecedented buying spree has left many questioning whether private ownership is an appropriate model for the UK’s best-loved brands. Private Equity International examines how private equity is leaving a lasting mark.

With an increasing number of US funds choosing to domicile in Luxembourg, RBS International’s Ian Harcourt examines the benefits of doing business in the country.

Private equity firms need to be cautious about how they are leaving a lasting mark in a market fertile for takeovers.

At PEI's recent Operating Partners Forum, executives from firms including Permira and Antin Infrastructure said sellers are primarily driven by the ability of the buyer to execute on a difficult transaction.