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LeapFrog closes its biggest deal yet

The emerging markets-focused firm sealed two transactions, including its first from an Africa-focused SMA.

2 min read · 27 June 2017

Aberdeen and Standard Life to merge PE and infra roles

18-year SL Capital veteran Peter McKellar will sit on the investment management committee as head of private equity and infrastructure equity.

2 min read · 27 June 2017

Energy investing: 5 charts that matter

Fundraising has slumped as LPs take a selective approach to the sector.

2 min read · 26 June 2017

Seeking value in carve-outs

In a high-valuation environment, carve-outs can be more attractive than traditional buyouts.<br />

3 min read · 19 June 2017

Private equity sees opportunity in cybersecurity threat

Highly publicised cyber-attacks such as WannaCry have businesses on high alert – making the services of cybersecurity firms indispensable.

4 min read · 15 June 2017

Private equity retail investors are shopping around

Alternative asset managers are tapping the small investor market through new channels to increase AUM and diversify investor bases.

3 min read · 13 June 2017

LPs to demand cybersecurity risk assessments

The threat of cyber-attack is expected to increase dramatically over next five years, a survey has found.

2 min read · 13 June 2017

UK election: short-term effect will be ‘very negative’

Friday’s hung parliament election result means British private equity faces a challenging road ahead.

3 min read · 12 June 2017

Partners Group reshuffles top team

As part of the reorganisation, private equity co-head David Layton becomes head of private equity, while fellow co-head Stephan Schäli steps into the CIO role.

2 min read · 12 June 2017

PE sees glimmer of Brexit hope in election outcome

A hung parliament may mean more uncertainty in the short term, but opens up the possibility of a favourable deal for the financial sector.

3 min read · 09 June 2017

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