Regulation
French regulator AMF softens pre-marketing rules for local funds
New rules come as part of the Frog project, aimed at extending French funds' international reach
Blackstone’s Murphy succeeds Römer as Invest Europe chair
Blackstone senior managing director Gerry Murphy speaks to unquote" in the wake of his appointment
Comment: The impact of lifting Iranian sanctions on private equity
The lifting of international sanctions has opened Iranian borders to European investors, but the gates are still not fully open
Nordic startup bloom may wither without government support
As Nordic cities continue to foster successful startups, should governments be doing more to improve affordability?
Golden age for debt funds in Germany?
Lighter rules for alternative lenders operating in Germany could encourage a wave of deal activity
A future of private equity substance
Jersey Finance's Geoff Cook discusses the importance of substance for fund administration
Italy’s whitelisting of Channel Islands positive for private equity
Impact may appear small in immediate term, but highlights Italy's increasing pro-business stance
Dutch MPs unveil green paper against private equity
Dutch Labour MP Henk Nijboer has published his proposals on how to reform the private equity market
Comment: Jersey benefiting from EU regulation
Jersey Finance CEO Geoff Cook makes a case for Jersey's attractiveness for PE funds
France: Strong policy support needed for prosperous 2016
French PE has had a strong 2015 but stronger policy support is needed
UK clarifies carried interest taxation rule proposals
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New VCT rules could force collaboration with buyout funds
Restrictions on how VCT funds can invest could cause wider industry shift
Autumn statement causes carried interest confusion
Carried interest to be taxed as income unless investment is "long term"
Apax et al. launch emission curbing scheme in France
Portfolio companies' carbon footprint to be measured by 2020
PGGM backs private equity regulation drive in Netherlands
Pension fund welcomes Labour's greater transparency proposal
Renzi’s reforms fuel Italy’s private equity renaissance
Political stability in Italy fuels fundraising flurry
German tax U-turn to bolster domestic startup scene
A recent U-turn by the government on tax spells good news for German startups and VCs
ESMA approves Channel Islands' AIFMD passport
Esma's recent review of new territories for AIFMD passport highlights increasing competition
Regulatory hurdle for Electra's Original Bowling add-on
Bolt-on acquisition may be referred to in-depth investigation
UK Treasury moves to make limited partnerships more competitive
How necessary are recent changes to the UK limited partnership?
France's new SLP fund structure to entice foreign LPs
Will modifications to the LP structure in France attract foreign investments?
Uncertain road ahead for French private equity
Deal volume might well be back but the future of French private equity remains uncertain
Luxembourg announces first EuVECA passport registration
Almost thirty passports have been registered EU-wide since 2013
UK's summer budget hits carried interest taxation
Treasury has closed tax loophole on carried interest