Brexit
Technology: Europe's magnetic north
Mid-market deals in northern Europe are at the forefront of tech deal activity, with enterprise software and payment tech notable areas of attraction
UK tech dealflow resilient despite spectre of Brexit
UK investments accounted for 28% of European tech dealflow in the first three quarters of 2017, with a flurry of fintech deals already seen in Q4
UK PE activity rebounds in H1 despite political turmoil
British buyout market witnessed a significant year-on-year increase in activity in the first half of 2017, despite political uncertainty
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
UK general election: private equity and advisory reactions
Lack of an overall majority in parliament creates uncertainty for PE but calls into question Tory threats of a "no-deal" Brexit
Brexit to boost European corporate carve-out activity, says Aurelius
Special situation investors are likely to be the biggest buyers, survey respondents said
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
Q&A: Rutland Partners' Andy Powell
Powell discusses his new role at the firm and the opportunities ahead for special situations investors
Lynx buys Label Express
Deal for printing business is the second UK investment made by the Canadian GP since the Brexit vote
Placement agents: Adapt to succeed
Evolving fundraising landscape means placement agents are having to reinvent themselves to future-proof their offerings
UK consumer deals slump as GPs heed Brexit warnings
Strong consumer spending figures in the months following the EU referendum have not translated to increased PE investment in the sector
Waterland opens UK office to capitalise on Brexit
Dutch GP will look to expand UK companies into Europe as part of a currency-related investment thesis
Tech and venture lead the way in May’s post-Brexit vision
UK government hopes venture and technology growth will ameliorate financial services exit
PE's balancing act: LP appetite remains strong despite challenges
Part two of our Q&A session with PE experts from across the market with discussion centring on fundraising, co-investment and Brexit
The must-read stories of 2016
unquote" looks back on a tumultuous 2016, rife with momentous events but also clear opportunities for the industry to shine
Brexit brings worst year for UK mid-market since financial crash
EU referendum weighed heavily on buyout dealflow throughout 2016, though international trade sales soared
UK dealflow suffers sharp drop post-Brexit
Aggregate value across the market is down by more than half year-on-year between July and November
High valuations and market volatility put brakes on Benelux deals
unquote" reports from the Mergermarket Benelux M&A and Private Equity Forum 2016, held on Tuesday in Amsterdam
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
Hedging against Britain’s volatile IPO outlook
UK IPO market has experienced highly unpredictable activity throughout September and October
Brexit volatility wipes £1bn off Misys IPO
Banking software provider is understood to have requested a reduction in its free-float to 20%
In Profile: Silverfleet Capital
unquote" talks to managing partner Neil MacDougall about fund performance, recent activity and strategy
Confidence drop for PE-backed businesses in wake of Brexit vote
Less than half of BVCA survey respondents are confident in the government's ability to negotiate a good deal