BVCA
Public scrutiny bolsters appeal of onshore funds in the Nordics
Nordic onshore funds
Mutual understanding: Private equity and the UK government
PE and the State
Autumn Statement spells good news for EIS
The UK Chancellorтs Autumn Statement, released today, outlines more favourable and encouraging tax relief for the Enterprise Investment Scheme.
Former BVCA chief Mark Florman joins MCF
Mark Florman, MCF Corporate Finance
BVCA hits back at Alexander tax attack
Following Danny Alexanderтs call to close loopholes used by private equity at the Liberal Democrat conference yesterday, the BVCA has hit back.
BVCA halves senior council
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has seen eight of its senior council members step down following an internal review into governance.
UK private equity industry proves downturn resilience
UK private equity and venture capital funds generated a 6% 5-year IRR during the five years throughout the financial crisis, outperforming the 2.5% achieved by the FTSE All-Share, according to a recently published study.
BVCA chief Florman resigns
BVCA chief Mark Florman has resigned after just over two years in the post.
BVCA chairmanship passes to Fidelity's Clark
Simon Clark, managing partner at Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, succeeds Robert Easton, managing director and co-head of Carlyle Europe Technology Partners.
BVCA calls for return of taper relief
The BVCA has called for the return of the controversial taper relief for capital gains tax (CGT) in some cases.
Olympic legacy to accelerate UK venture
Accelerating European venture
United against private equity
PE's public image
BVCA welcomes government banking inquiry
тBanking should always aspire to be the ally of business and not perceived to be its enemy,т said Mark Florman, the chief executive of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association as he welcomed the governmentтs inquiry into the culture...
BVCA and UKTI launch venture partnership
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) have come to an agreement to work closely together to promote the UK as an international centre for venture capital and engage with overseas investors.
unquote" regulation update: Dodd-Frank
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments regarding the Dodd-Frank Act.
Robert Easton named BVCA chairman
Carlyle's Robert Easton has taken over as chairman of the British Venture Capital Association, replacing Amadeus' Richard Anton.
unquote" regulation update: Basel III
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments regarding Basel III.
unquote" regulation update: Solvency II
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments in Solvency II.
BVCA: AIFMD "still damaging"
The BVCA foresees new regulations dawning on the financial services sector will have substantial negative effects on private equity if policy effectiveness is not guaranteed. Anneken Tappe reports
Dutch PE industry embraces regulation
While regulation is the bane of private equity associations across the continent, the Dutch industry extends a warmer welcome than most. Anneken Tappe reports
PE a 'force for good' but must focus on social issues
Four years on, European private equityтs largest catch is still happy with its owners. unquoteт reports from the BVCA Summit in London.
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...
Getting on the map: Awareness of PE in the business community
The industry’s efforts to engage with the public have borne fruit, but EVCA’s Hoppner points out it is also circumstantial, with a lack of leverage driving demand for the asset. Greg Gille investigates