Analysis
Record fundraising levels: how prepared are Europe's institutional investors?
It comes as no surprise that 2005 is turning out to be a big year for fundraising. Many European limited partners have been waiting for key fund offerings, initially expected in 2004, to come to the market and have reserved a place in their allocation...
FOIA and disclosure: media hype or genuine concern?
On 1 January 2005, the UK’s Freedom of Information Act that was originally passed in 2000 came into full effect. Immediately it has opened up the disclosure debate amongst practitioners in the private equity industry. Arguments abound as to the implications...