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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
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...
Revision of pension funds directive threatens PE industry
Proposed changes to the regulatory requirements of European pension funds could lead to a loss of more than a third of investments in funds, leaving the private equity industry wary...
French LBOs: foreign buyers beware?
France’s latest Loi de Finances (the national budget voted in parliament) introduces stricter rules regarding fiscal integration and the tax deductibility mechanism on financial charges...
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...
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
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...
Buyout firms get to grips with pension risks
Pension liabilities are of increasing concern to buyout practitioners, who need to mitigate risks and ensure they can reach agreement with stakeholders.
Miliband launches fresh attack on private equity
The private equity industry has once again come under fire from Britain’s politicians, accused of asset stripping by Labour leader Ed Miliband.
unquote” summit: 75% of historical LP base impacted by regulation
Greg Gille reports direct from unquote's 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
LPs welcome Dodd-Frank but GPs worried
It may be more cumbersome regulation which will see scores of PE firms tightening their compliance regimes over the coming weeks, but a raft of LPs are embracing the introduction of the...
Moulton: Industry mergers to create fewer, larger players
A tumultuous few years as well as increased legislation will lead to the consolidation of the industry into a smaller number of larger buyout houses via mergers. Unquote’s Kimberly Romaine...
A third of deals in doubt from September
Recent changes to the Takeover Code would have impacted 32% of UK deals since 2005. But if properly considered, P2Ps will still be do-able. Kimberly Romaine reports.
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...
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.
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