Regulation
European Commission launches VentureEU
VentureEU is a venture capital funding programme backed by €410m in fresh funding from the EU
UK autumn budget: industry reactions
VCT and EIS fund managers and trade bodies broadly welcome the autumn budget, as BBB receives an additional £2.5bn in funding
Turkish IPO activity on the rise
Recent flotations could be a sign of what's to come, after the country relaxed its IPO rules
German election: PE assesses likely coalitions
Coalition between CDU and FDP would be more supportive of private equity by nature
ECB leverage guidelines: casting too wide a net?
Debt advisory firm Marlborough Partners warns that the guidelines, as they stand, could impact deals with standard levels of term debt
Germany’s new foreign investment rules raise challenges for PE
Government's adoption of an amendment giving it increased rights of scrutiny could require increased due diligence for private equity houses
French venture expected to flourish under Macron
VCs welcome the arrival of a president who is likely to encourage a more favourable investment landscape
Nordic market awakes from slumber
Trio of large-cap deals in June spark life into region's buyout market with dealflow more than doubling compared to the previous month
Brexit one year on: Flight to Luxembourg?
Many firms are keeping their options open with regards to future headquarters and fund domiciling, though some are looking to Luxembourg
Nordic Capital employees to appeal tax ruling
First step involves seeking leave to appeal the April rulings, which shocked the local industry
EU agrees new rules to foster venture investments
Proposals extend the range of eligible managers, tweak the scope of investments and limit host country fees
What the UK's general election could mean for private equity
Britain's looming snap general election on 8 June presents investors with two very different potential outlooks
Italy cuts taxes on carry to win Brexit business
Amid increasing competition across Europe, Italy reduces tax on carry in a bid to lure UK fund managers
UK clarifies permitted relationships between LPs and GPs
Changes to limited partnership act could render UK-domiciled funds more attractive to investors that have not previously invested in such funds
Swedish PE industry reeling from carry tax verdict
Latest twist in the long-running carried interest taxation saga in Sweden could leave the local industry facing months of uncertainty
Macron’s proposed tax reforms: what impact on French PE?
With independent candidate Emmanuel Macron currently heavily favoured to win the French presidential election in two weeks, Alice Tchernookova examines how his proposed flat capital gains tax rate could impact private equity
EQT to onshore all funds in Luxembourg, ditch UK post-Brexit
Brexit-driven uncertainty has ruled out the UK as a future jurisdiction for EQT funds, COO Casper Callerström tells unquote"
Nordic onshoring remains elusive without political assurances
Tax transparency in the Nordic region will only improve slowly without political assurances
Luxembourg the post-Brexit "jurisdiction of choice"
Country's RAIF structures, coupled with Britain's "wait and see" status, are luring more funds to Luxembourg
Flight of western capital forces Russian PE to rebalance
Formal and informal sanctions continue to stunt western private equity activity in Russia, with many funds struggling to raise commitments
Post-Brexit UK could see increased PE activity
Research finds investors are more positive about the prospects for UK dealflow over EU activity
Paris looking to steal London’s thunder
With Britain's EU passporting rights under question, France is taking regulatory steps to facilitate access to its financial markets
Luxembourg launches Reserved Alternative Investment Funds
New vehicles will increase flexibility and open up opportunities for private equity houses, real estate investors and hedge fund managers
France eyes corporate venture boost
Recent changes to regulation should encourage more of the country's corporate players to ramp up their venture activity
