Industry
The unquote" forecast: Total buyouts fall by 22% in 2012
After buyouts picked up again in 2010 and 2011, this year's forecast predicts a drop in both value and volume. Anneken Tappe reports
Blackstone records strongest quarter since IPO
The Blackstone Group beat expectations with its positive earnings report, showing a strong recovery year-on-year.
LP highlights misalignment of interest with GPs
LP slams GP fees
World Bank commits $15m to Mediterra Capital fund
Mediterra Capital Fund I has received a $15m commitment from World Bank's investment unit International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Elbrus Capital Fund II gets $20m commitment from World Bank
Elbrus Capital's second fund has received a $20m capital commitment from World Bank's investment arm International Financing Corporation (IFC).
Secondaries and mezzanine vehicles proving popular in 2012
Looking at the funds launched so far this year in Europe shows sustained appetite for mezzanine and secondaries vehicles, reflecting current investment opportunities and subsequent LP interest for the private debt and secondaries markets.
Palio plans £150m debt fund IPO
Debt fund Palio is planning an IPO to raise more than ТЃ150m for investment in debt opportunities for UK lower mid-market companies.
German funds: The LPs' verdict
LP verdict
Spread between leverage and all-equity deals widens on investor scepticism
All-equity deals are decreasing as a percentage of overall buyouts, indicating investors are adopting a "wait-and-see" approach to financing.
Survey highlights extent of LP/GP perception gap
LPs and GPs still hold vastly divergent views on key aspects of their relationship, with terms & conditions and communication being the major areas of conflict, according to recent research by Acanthus.
unquote" Awards: Winners announced
Awards winners
Fundraising research reveals optimism in tough times
Despite talk of apocalyptic investor behaviour, most GPs announcing a close this year reported existing LPs re-upping Т and even increasing ticket sizes, as revealed in an unquote" survey of more than 40 European GPs. Anneken Tappe reports
Blackstone and Anacap set up joint venture for financial assets
The Blackstone Group and Anacap Financial Partners have set up a joint venture to buy European financial assets.
Video: David Currie - industry needs liquidity
As he steps down from 33 years in private equity, most recently with SL Capital, David Currie shares his views on the industry's future.
French PE industry "could collapse", AFIC warns
French PE industry
CEE picking up the pace
Dealflow in the CEE region picked up slightly in August, and the handful of deals closed so far in September hints at a busy Autumn ahead.
Gimv reshapes strategy to boost future growth
Belgian GP Gimv has announced an overhaul of its strategic orientation and management team, in order to strengthen its position in the industry.
Amundi takes 7.5% stake in French GP NextStage
French asset manager Amundi has bought a 7.5% stake in small-cap specialist NextStage from financial holding Artémis.
Can social capital convince investors?
Prime Minister David Cameronтs much vaunted тBig Societyт project finally got off the ground this month with government-established investor Big Society Capital (BSC) making its first commitments.
Video: Pinebridge's Rhonda Ryan
LP video interview
Chinese hungry for German assets
Recent studies by Rhodium Group and A Capital have suggested that Chinese investors could be in the early stages of a global shopping spree with direct investment into Europe tripling in 2011 to $10bn. With Germany being the most popular market for Chinese...
2012 sees fewer state-backed funds
Fewer government-backed funds have been launched in 2012 than in previous crisis years, suggesting that either the market is picking up, or that even governments' aid efforts are failing.
Sovereign wealth funds buy 10% of CVC
Three sovereign wealth funds - two Asian and one Middle-Eastern - have bought a combined 10% stake in CVC Capital Partners' management company, according to reports.
HIG Capital launches European credit business
HIG Capital has launched in London the European operations of its US credit business, HIG WhiteHorse, and appointed Haseeb Aziz as managing director in the new unit.