EVCA
Private equity's public impact: Q&A with EVCA chair George Anson
Q&A: George Anson
EVCA appoints first LP as chairman
George Anson, EVCA
Anson replaces Morelli as EVCA chairman
George Anson, managing director of Harbourvest, is to take over from Vincenzo Morelli as the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association's (EVCA) latest chairman.
Metastudy: Private equity drives innovation and growth
A new secondary research report has found that private equity investing leads to increased foreign investment and improvements in innovation.
EU postpones Solvency II rules on pensions
The European Commission has postponed a bid to apply Solvency II style rules to pension funds as part of the revised IORP Directive.
EVCA map to highlight PE's international role
The European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has launched a new interactive map to highlight private equity's role in the European economy.
French private equity back from the brink
Back from the brink
EVCA appoints new public affairs director
The European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has hired Michael Collins as public affairs director.
CEE fundraising up 50% to €1bn
Almost €1bn was raised by CEE-focused funds in 2011, up almost 50% from the previous year, according to EVCA.
Would the real CEE please stand up?
Confusion over CEE stats
Mid-market leads value creation
Mid-market leads value creation
LPs getting to grips with private equity's bad reputation
PE's image issue
EVCA elects new chairman
The General Assembly of the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has elected Vincenzo Morelli as chairman for the coming year.
Depositary requirements detrimental to VC fundraising, says EVCA
EVCA has raised concerns that the proposed depositary requirement for venture capital funds could be detrimental to the fundraising environment in Europe.
European secondaries boom unlikely to end soon
Secondaries boom unlikely to end soon
Fundraising activity up by 80% in 2011
European private equity and venture capital fundraising increased by 80% in 2011, according to recent figures released by EVCA.
Trade bodies urge EU to reconsider pensions directive
EVCA and other European trade associations have released a joint statement urging the EU to reconsider plans for occupational pensions.
EU due to issue white paper on pensions directive
The European Commission will release a white paper in reaction to technical advice for the IORP Directive.
EVCA appoints new head of communications
The European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has appointed Emma Thorpe as its head of communications.
Revision of pension funds directive threatens PE industry
Proposed changes to the regulatory requirements of European pension funds could lead to a loss of more than a third of investments in funds, leaving the private equity industry wary. Anneken Tappe reports
EU proposes venture capital-friendly fundraising rules
New EU Action Plan proposes to increase funding of SMEs with the help of venture capital funds.
Growth funding: is it all downhill from here?
Expansion and early-stage deal numbers declined steadily in Q3 2011, leaving the industry expecting a grim final quarter of the year. Anneken Tappe reports
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