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Luxembourg becoming a hub for German funds
GPs are increasingly chosing to domicile funds outside of Germany as fundraising in the country gathers pace
German VCs welcome loss carry-forward reform
New law will increase the number of situations in which companies can carry forward losses from one tax year into another
Germany: Some boom amid the doom and gloom
Macroeconomic pressures are being felt in the local PE market, but there are some bright spots emerging
Germany's private equity train losing steam
Deal volume has hit nine-year low - is the German PE market losing steam?
New rules could stifle German insurance firms’ allocations
New rules for insurance companies could limit PE allocations prior to Solvency II
Access wins BVK mandate
Access Capital Partners has been awarded a mandate for primary and secondary investments in small buyout and growth funds by German pension fund Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK).
Large-cap segment boosts DACH deal totals
Buyout activity was buoyed by a handful of large-cap deals in 2013. But is there hope for a brighter future further down the value scale? Amy King reports
German coalition agreement recognises PE importance
The coalition agreement by German parties CDU/CSU and SPD recognises the importance of private equity, with a special focus on venture capital.
German VCs struggling to raise funds, says survey
A survey published by German bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and local trade body BVK shows that German VCs are feeling increasingly gloomy about fundraising prospects.
Family offices pose competitive threat to German GPs
Family offices
The potential impact of upcoming German elections
German elections
German GPs cautious on venture
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and BVK, the German private equity and venture capital association, have published a survey revealing decreased confidence in early-stage investments from local deal-doers in Q2.
AIFMD passed into German federal law
Germany has passed legislation for the implementation of the Europe-wide AIFM Directive into federal law, following a year of intense campaigning by representatives of the private equity industry.
German banking reform threat to private equity
The German government's draft proposals for banking reform, based on the Liikanen Report, are seen by many in the private equity industry as yet another threat from legislators, despite the unclear effect it may have on the asset class. Carmen Reichman...
German PE set to suffer tax blow
While German private equity breathes a sigh of relief over AIFMD implementation, a new threat of tough taxation is rearing its head.
Trade buyer caution forcing GPs down SBO route
Secondary buyouts
German AIFMD draft criticised for strict stance
The German government has put forward a proposal for the implementation of the AIFMD that could destroy the country’s standing as a private equity fund location. The industry is confused – is this the biggest shake-up they have seen in recent years...
unquote" regulation update: Dodd-Frank
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments regarding the Dodd-Frank Act.
unquote" regulation update: Basel III
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments regarding Basel III.
unquote" regulation update: Solvency II
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments in Solvency II.
BVK calls on industry to remain calm on regulation
Despite its economic importance, the German private equity industry is struggling against a tide of regulatory pressure and a hostile political environment. But the BVK says despite recent negative publicity, new regulations are not set out to destroy...
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.
Dutch PE industry embraces regulation
While regulation is the bane of private equity associations across the continent, the Dutch industry extends a warmer welcome than most. Anneken Tappe reports