Performance
2020 Outlook: Political change heralds UK buyout revival
Deal volume was down last year, but record-high value and a more settled political backdrop mean 2020 could be busy for the UK
2019 in numbers: Full steam ahead
With the full statistics for 2019 deal activity and fundraising now compiled, Unquote explores last year's highlights and what 2020 may hold
Insurers expect PE to outperform – survey
Schroders survey respondents expect PE and infra to generate the highest returns in the next 12 months
Correcting Alpha: fundamental flaws of IRR
Unquote sister publication Private Equity Law Report looks at how sponsors can avoid distorted calculations
Danish pension fund ATP nets record returns
Private equity portfolio returned DKK 2.6bn over the first three quarters of 2019
British Private Equity Awards 2019: winners announced
Congratulations to the winners of the hotly contested 2019 British Private Equity Awards, announced last night in London
British Private Equity Awards – last chance to vote
Time to pick your winners in the shortlist for this year's Unquote British Private Equity Awards – voting closes at 5pm today
DACH's H1 dealflow remains steady but fundraising lull looms
Private equity activity remained steady in the region in H1 2019 with 223 deals, but only one fund was launched
DBAG net income drops to €12.6m from €27.7m
Listed private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs AG reports a decline in net income
New direct equity fund boosts PE inflows for Partners Group
Private equity has been the second fastest asset class to grow, delivering 11% net growth
Calpers misses returns target amid PE outperformance
Results come as the pension fund is set to select a new private equity consultant
Gender-inclusive management teams bolster PE returns
Diverse gender investment committees have generated better results than all-male committees
EQT, Summa, LGT sign up to UN's SDG Impact initiative
Development comes two months after EQT co-founder Ståhlberg left to launch an impact-dedicated firm
PE leads performance table for Finnish state pension fund
Private equity funds delivered the best returns for VER compared with other investments in 2018
Private equity boosts returns for PensionDanmark
Private equity was the third best performing asset class, after infrastructure and real estate
Rich shoppers and cheap talent quell CEE slump fears
Influx of high profile employers and the availability of affordable skilled talent could benefit the region during a wider European slowdown
ATP records loss despite strong PE returns
DKK 785bn fund’s performance took a hit from investments in the global equity markets
Private equity drives returns for ABP
Private equity has been the best performing asset class though the year, followed by infrastructure
Partners Group private equity AUM hits €36bn
Across all the private markets the GP secured €13.3bn in new money, resulting in AUM of €72.8bn
Q3 Barometer: European PE's strongest third quarter
European market had its most active third quarter on record in 2018 in terms of dealflow
VER seeks portfolio administrator for illiquid investments
Interested candidates can apply by submitting an application in Finnish or English
Alaska Permanent appoints new CIO
Frampton has served as acting CIO since July, following Russell Read's resignation
Enasarco approves €50m for investments in PE
Pension scheme has decided to back funds investing in the Italian lower mid-market
APFC announces 2017/18 PE investments
APFC has committed to funds managed by Sequoia Capital, Index Ventures and Bain Capital
