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Q&A: AFIC’s Louis Godron
Q&A: AFIC’s Louis Godron
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AFIC appoints Louis Godron as chairman
French private equity association AFIC has elected Argos Soditic partner Louis Godron as its new chairman.
French LBOs top European performance tables, says AFIC
LBOs generated higher returns in France than in all other European countries in 2011, although their performance declined year-on-year, according to a recent study by private equity association AFIC.
Governments' contribution to VC up six-fold
Government agencies and corporates are increasingly active in venture – but they should push further in support of European VC, argues Olivier Marty
Fundraising tales reveal market split
The post-crisis fundraising market may be deemed one of the toughest ever, but not all GPs can rely on the same formula to succeed, as Chequers Capital and Blackfin Capital Partners explained at the annual AFIC conference in Paris last week. Greg Gille...
Bank investments in PE down 69%
Anecdotal evidence highlights that PE houses cannot rely on banks and insurance companies to raise the bulk of their funds anymore. Data from French association AFIC backs this up with worrying numbers. Greg Gille reports
AFIC calls for staff stakes in PE-backed firms
French private equity trade body AFIC has drafted a proposal to simplify and extend the incentivisation mechanism for employees of PE-backed businesses.
French presidential election spells bad news for PE industry
The regulatory landscape is getting tougher across Europe for private equity - but French players might have more to worry about than most, as presidential candidates unveil measures that could affect the industry. Greg Gille reports
Interview: Javier Echarri
Having spent 10 years at the helm of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA), Javier Echarri is roundly considered one of the world's most influential people in private equity. He talks to Susannah Birkwood about the AIFMD, national trade bodies...
PE jobs debate returns after Amdega collapse
The impact of private equity on job creation in the wider economy has always led to heated debates, being both hard to evaluate properly and politically sensitive. Recent news might revive the argument. Greg Gille reports
AFIC conference: Industry highlights tough year ahead
The major French players gathered in Paris today for the 14th annual conference of private equity association AFIC. Despite showing good signs of recovery, the French market still has daunting challenges to face in 2011. Greg Gille reports
AFIC to reform governance
The French private equity association AFIC has launched a plan to reform its governance practices, according to French daily Les Echos.
Paul Perpère joins AFIC as delegate general
French private equity association AFIC has announced the appointment of Paul Perpère as delegate general.
PE associations: Passing the torch
European private equity trade bodies are currently facing a management reshuffle, following a couple of difficult years for the industry. As much work was done to curb the most controversial aspects of the AIFM directive and generally promote private...
French trade body chief resigns
French private equity trade body chief Jean-Yves Demeunynck will step down in the coming months, according to reports.