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Affecting pricing through lengthy due diligence processes
New research reveals longer due diligence can reduce pricing
Alcentra closes direct lending fund on €850m
Vehicle launched in August 2013 and had initial target of €500m
Pensioenfonds Horeca appoints AlpInvest as PE manager
Pension fund expects to see €500m committed to programme in next four years
Gimv hires Germany head, makes exec committee changes
Oleownik to be based in Munich
UK: Private equity across the regions
unquote" explores current activity and opportunities across the UK regions
UK loan volumes in sharp Q3 decline
Decline mirrors similar trends in rest of Europe
Timid progress for diversity in French private equity houses
Women still under-represented in investment teams
Netherlands strengthens position as fund base
As tax structuring comes under fire, the Netherlands emerges as an attractive onshore destination
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
Reputation issues linger despite value creation
"The industry does have a reputation issue," says Endless's Garry Wilson
3i holds first close for mid-cap debt fund
Fund raises €250m towards undisclosed target
Launch of Ukrainian industry association shows market resilience
Recent launch of the Ukrainian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association portrays a market keen to develop and grow
Co-investments demand balance of power – Nick Money-Kyrle
As LPs continue to demand co-investments, unquote" finds out what GPs really think of these deals
Carlyle, EQT, Nordic Capital tax structures exposed in Luxembourg leak
Leaks include information about tax structures and specific deals
Pantheon wins €100m Finnish pension mandate
The GP will invest in Asian emerging market funds
Altor's OW Bunker insolvent
Losses exceed equity after fraud revelations and failed oil hedging strategy
Corporate VC leaders address EU antitrust threat
Speakers at Global Summit discuss potential repercussions of proposed EU Merger Regulation reform
Nordic Capital scores definitive win in tax case
Rejection of appeal cements middle court's decision and could influence ongoing cases
Permira holds first close for debt fund on €400m
Permira Credit Solutions II has hard-cap of €800m
Q3 Barometer: Mid-market proves resilient
Overall European buyout activity declined, but Q3 figures highlight mid-market's resilience
Tackling rising asset valuations
As prices continue to rise, unquote" explores how the industry is tackling the issue
YFM opens £30m VCT fundraise
YFM is looking to collect ТЃ30m across two of its VCTs
UK Watch: strong Q3 deal activity
UK private equity remained strong in Q3 according to the latest unquoteт UK Watch
Co-investments in clover
In this sponsored article, Capital Dynamics highlights complexities and resources required for co-investing