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Report sparks debate over ‘disappointing’ returns

The debate over the ability of private equity funds to outperform public markets has been reignited, following claims by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) think...

unquote | 28 Jul 2010 | secure
The debate over private equity returns rages on

News In Focus

BNP Paribas backs Acropolis with additional €1.8m

BNP Paribas Private Equity has invested a further €1.8m in French telecoms operator Acropolis Telecom. This is the second time BNP Paribas has backed the company, having initially invested €700,000 in May 2009.

France unquote | 23 Jun 2010 | secure

Chr Hansen lists for DKK 12.93bn

PAI partners-backed Danish food ingredients company Chr Hansen has listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen with shares priced at DKK 90.

Nordic unquote | 23 Jun 2010 | secure

Graphite Capital funds London Square

Graphite Capital has backed the formation of new housing developer London Square. The financial investor takes a majority stake in the newly formed business and will provide up to £50m of equity from its £585m Graphite Capital Partners VII fund.

UK unquote | 08 Jun 2010 | secure

Analysis

Private equity investors navigate towards emerging markets

Emerging markets: Tapping into lucrative revenue streams

Emerging markets are increasingly becoming a source of high returns for private equity investors. With some not able to invest in companies domiciled in these regions because of their fund structure, some are increasingly looking to back companies...

unquote | 30 Jul 2010 | secure

European banks relieved after vital stress tests

Bank stress tests: Private equity puts faith in finance

Despite much hype, the European Union’s bank stress tests, published at the end of last week, were something of a non-event. With just a handful of banks failing the test, Europe’s banking institutions can perhaps be more confident in their business...

unquote | 27 Jul 2010 | secure

Hundhunters for the private equity industry are being blocked by defensive banks holding on to their key staff

Recruitment: Tough times poaching top talent

Private equity houses have, it seems, been on a recruitment spree hiring many junior professionals after a two-year lull, as they veer into deal making again and poach top-tier resources from banks. However, they may be in for bumpy ride as banks...

unquote | 20 Jul 2010 | secure

European Buyout Review 2010

Official buyout stats for Europe

Despite a dire start, 2009 ended with a gentle uptick in buyout activity across Europe. Order your unquote" European Buyout Review now!

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European Fundraising Review

Fundraising stalls amid liquidity crisis as totals plummet 75% to EUR 23bn raised by European GPs in 2009. Order the unquote" European Fundraising Review 2010 now!

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