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Swiss PE market threatened by regulatory reform

Regulatory changes in Switzerland could threaten the country’s status as a financial services hub. Industry figures fear new regulations could have damaging consequences for the attractiveness......

DACH unquote | 17 May 2012 | secure
Swiss PE market threatened by regulatory reform
Video: EU regulation's impact on CEE-focused funds

Video: EU regulation's impact on CEE-focused funds

IPES commercial director Justin Partington talks to Greg Gille about the current challenges facing CEE-focused private equity funds.

CEE unquote | 10 May 2012 | screening image

EU Commissioner disregards AIFMD lobbying efforts

Lobbying efforts from the alternative investments sector will not have a major influence on upcoming EU regulation, says an EU commissioner.

unquote | 03 Apr 2012 | secure
unquote" regulation update: AIFMD

unquote" regulation update: AIFMD

In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments surrounding the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.

unquote | 09 Mar 2012
AIFMD timetable too short, says FSA

AIFMD timetable too short, says FSA

The risk of disproportionate regulation and a lack of implementation time for the AIFMD have been highlighted by the FSA in its latest discussion paper. Anneken Tappe reports

UK unquote | 27 Jan 2012

AIFMD moves EQT funds onshore

EQT has announced that it will domicile its next fund within the EU.

Nordic unquote | 19 Jan 2012 | secure
EU to boost Social Entrepreneurship Funds

EU to boost Social Entrepreneurship Funds

The European Commission has proposed an initiative to stimulate and stabilise investments in social businesses across the EU, in order to drive sustainable economic growth. Anneken Tappe......

unquote | 12 Jan 2012

EU proposes venture capital-friendly fundraising rules

New EU Action Plan proposes to increase funding of SMEs with the help of venture capital funds.

unquote | 08 Dec 2011 | secure
BVCA: AIFMD “still damaging”

BVCA: AIFMD “still damaging”

The BVCA foresees new regulations dawning on the financial services sector will have substantial negative effects on private equity if policy effectiveness is not guaranteed. Anneken Tappe......

unquote | 25 Nov 2011
AIFMD: High price for investor security?

AIFMD: High price for investor security?

The AIFM Directive continues to spark debate amongst industry practitioners, even as it is being implemented across Europe. While the new regulations will lower risk levels for smaller investors,......

unquote | 03 Nov 2011 | secure
unquote” summit: 75% of historical LP base impacted by regulation

unquote” summit: 75% of historical LP base impacted by regulation

Greg Gille reports direct from unquote's 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.

unquote | 22 Sep 2011 | secure
FATCA - An uneven playing field

FATCA - An uneven playing field

Despite being an American law which doesn’t come into force until 2013, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act must be dealt with immediately by all international GPs which have US portfolio......

unquote | 15 Jul 2011 | secure
AIFMD – Parallel LP funds and the importance of PR

AIFMD – Parallel LP funds and the importance of PR

Susannah Birkwood speaks to HarbourVest's Amanda McCrystal and EVCA's new chairman, Karsten Langer, in Barcelona, about the implications of the AIFMD on the private equity industry.

unquote | 17 Jun 2011 | secure
PE associations: Passing the torch

PE associations: Passing the torch

European private equity trade bodies are currently facing a management reshuffle, following a couple of difficult years for the industry. As much work was done to curb the most controversial......

unquote | 01 Dec 2010

AIFMD passes final vote

The controversial AIFM Directive was adopted in a plenary vote of the European Parliament today.

unquote | 11 Nov 2010 | secure
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