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Earlier this month, industry veteran Luciano Balbo was appointed non-executive chairman of Italian private equity firm Progressio. He talks to Amy King about the firm's fundraising efforts......
Karl Swartling, CEO of AP6, discusses the Swedish government’s Langensjö inquiry into state pension funds and its recommendations for drastic saving measures. How will it affect AP6 and......
When it comes to venture capital, opportunities abound in Sweden. Yet, despite the success stories, a critical funding gap threatens the future of the industry. Amy King reports
New figures from the unquote” database reveal the average holding period for private equity-backed buyouts has climbed steadily from 2006 onwards, to settle at 5.8 years for deals exited......
The Nordic region has been a favourite of European private equity for the last five years, but will it continue to be for the next five as well? Or is it time for capital to move on? Karin......
More than three-quarters of SME managers want the UK to remain part of the European Union, according to research conducted by private equity house Key Capital Partners (KCP).
Strategic buyers and private equity houses have been paying roughly similar median entry multiples for lower mid-cap assets in the first quarter, according to the latest Argos Soditic Mid-Market......
Founding partner Alberto Forchielli speaks to Amy King about expectations for the firm's current fundraise, why Germany is the only option left for Chinese industrial investment and Chinese......
Shorter duration and immediate returns makes the secondaries market increasingly attractive to investors craving greater liquidity. John Bakie investigates the appeal of this maturing market......
Sovereign wealth funds will be a major LP group in 20 years’ time, according to a panel at the Guernsey Funds Forum 2013. Amy King reports
Since the Swedish pharmaceutical sector was reformed four years ago, private equity firms have piled into the industry. Today, those investments are demonstrating impressive returns.
From a more attractive capital gains tax regime to initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship, recent announcements by the French government could go a long way towards appeasing the......
CVC’s €3bn buy-back of Ista this month caused much excitement about German private equity in 2013, though a deeper look at the figures reveals that Germany’s private equity industry......
Italian merchant bank Mittel Group has embarked upon a direct private equity investment programme with the launch of two funds. Targeting turnaround investments in the industrial sector......
Central & Eastern Europe is a strong performer over a 10-year investment horizon, but investors remain wary. Is it time to take another look at the region? Kimberly Romaine reports from......
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