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BVCA

Mark Florman
PE "at a disadvantage" – Takeover Panel

Speaking on behalf of the BVCA, CEO Mark Florman said: “The proposed change to the Takeover Code of a 28-day ‘put up or shut up’ limit creates a new, un-level playing field between cash-rich coporates and private equity firms, which must secure...

  • UK / Ireland
  • 20 May 2011
The debate on private equity job creation reignites
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

  • UK / Ireland
  • 11 May 2011
Mark Florman
Interview: BVCA's Mark Florman

Mark Florman took over as CEO of the British private equity association BVCA in March. Fundraising, regulation, public image... Florman talks to Greg Gille about the challenges currently faced by the industry.

  • Industry
  • 21 April 2011
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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...

  • Industry
  • 01 December 2010
Isle of Man unveils new fund proposition
Isle of Man pitches for business in the new PE environment

It may seem counter-intuitive, in a particularly bleak fundraising environment, to be heavily promoting the latest iteration of a specialist tax-efficient fund structure, but that is what the Isle of Man has been doing. Julian Longhurst investigates.

  • Advisory
  • 18 November 2010
Simon Walker of the BVCA
Simon Walker to leave BVCA

Simon Walker will step down from his role as chief executive of the BVCA once a replacement is found, according to a spokesperson for the organisation.

  • People
  • 16 August 2010
Buyout funds generate alpha
Buyout funds: The Alpha factor

Alpha plays a significant role in private equity buyout fund proceeds, accounting for almost a quarter of overall returns. John Bakie reports.

  • Industry
  • 28 June 2010
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Emergency Budget: Osborne hikes CGT to 28%

UK Chancellor George Osborne has announced a swathe of tax changes in his emergency Budget. With capital gains tax (CGT) up and corporation tax set to be cut, how will these and other changes affect private equity managers and their portfolio companies?...

  • UK / Ireland
  • 22 June 2010
Colin Ellis joins BVCA as chief economist

The British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has appointed Colin Ellis as its chief economist.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 08 June 2010
BVCA warns Tory-Lib Dem government on CGT

The British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has warned the country’s new Conservative-Liberal Democrat government against making a rushed decision on capital gains tax (CGT).

  • Industry
  • 13 May 2010
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Fees: GPs surrender to LPs

After years of GPs and LPs operating under a standard relationship model, asset managers are beginning to balk under the LP pressure for increased transparency and fee reductions as institutional investors become more aggressive in cutting costs. Gail...

  • UK / Ireland
  • 20 April 2010
BVCA launches LP advisory unit

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has launched a limited partner advisory unit to focus on enhancing GP-LP relationships.

  • UK / Ireland
  • 13 April 2010
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The UK's Green Investment Bank - not yet a done deal

A week ago, the UK government announced the pre-election budget plans for 2010, which included the idea of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). But despite these positive intentions and the backing of private investors, it is far from a done deal; even if it...

  • Investments
  • 29 March 2010
New govt body to manage financing for SMEs

The UK government announced yesterday the creation of a new national investment corporation, called the UK Finance for Growth (UKFG), to support SMEs in the UK.

  • Investments
  • 25 March 2010
BVCA’s EETB report states need for green investment bank

The BVCA’s Energy, Environment and Technology Board (EETB) has today published a report stating that a Green Investment Bank (GIB) can help facilitate and accelerate private sector investment to meet the UK’s 2020 and 2050 low carbon, renewable energy...

  • Investments
  • 22 March 2010
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Institutional investors raise the bar on climate change

The Copenhagen Climate Summit is widely considered a failure in terms of regulation, as no real consensus was reached. This is not to say, however, that all hope should be lost. By Francinia Protti-Alvarez

  • Regulation
  • 05 March 2010
IIGCC launches guide for private equity community

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) today launched a guide on climate change aimed at private equity investors.

  • Regulation
  • 03 March 2010
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Capital gains: a taxing issue

As the upcoming budget nears, the private equity industry has much to fear as the potential rise in capital gains tax threatens to further stifle investment activity and drive investors out of the UK. Deborah Sterescu investigates…

  • Regulation
  • 24 February 2010
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