Regulation
Is French private equity finally turning the corner?
Following a government reshuffle, business-friendly reforms could be on the way for the French PE market
Ideological differences push political due diligence to the fore
Looming UK general election sparks increase in political due diligence
CVC, Bencis fined in Dutch flour cartel case
Two firms fined around €1m each
Italian VC ecosystem shows signs of maturity
New laws aimed at start-ups as well as recent fund closes signal Italian VC is maturing
Loi Hamon: more trouble ahead for French private equity?
Is the Hamon Act spelling more trouble ahead for French private equity?
Walker report shows transparency issues linger
Several companies failed to meet publication and data provisions requirements
Polish authorities & private equity: a troubled relationship
Abris is suing the Polish state over the KNF's decision to force the fund to sell FM Bank PBP
Netherlands strengthens position as fund base
As tax structuring comes under fire, the Netherlands emerges as an attractive onshore destination
Carlyle, EQT, Nordic Capital tax structures exposed in Luxembourg leak
Leaks include information about tax structures and specific deals
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
Swedish GPs and the onshore leap of faith
The debate over Swedish onshore funds has been reignited
Lack of passport could force Italian GPs to emigrate
Italy's hasty enforcement of the AIFMD is causing a GP exodus
"Skatteverket doesn’t have a case” – Nordic Capital’s Klas Tikkanen
NC Advisory COO speaks to unquote" about the ongoing Swedish tax battle
Sweden’s regulation frustration
Industry practitioners in Sweden frustrated with AIFMD implementation
New rules could stifle German insurance firms’ allocations
New rules for insurance companies could limit PE allocations prior to Solvency II
UK managers: time to fully comply with AIFMD
How will the newly enforced rules impact UK players?
Solvency II: capital charge for PE could be lower than expected
Move from 49% to 39% would be major relief for industry
Nordic Survey 2014
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Exploring the impact of AIFMD's fair valuation requirement
Early adoption could give GPs an edge come fundraising time
PE should not let guard down, warns TPG's Morelli
Morelli: Don't let guard down
Fatca: why European GPs should beware
Fatca warning
Unlocking the UK's Patent Box
UK Patent Box
HMRC withdraws Oxford Tech’s VCT status
Removal could be devastating for the investor