Analysis
AIFMD not threatening offshore model - Jersey Finance's Geoff Cook
Jersey's attractiveness as a fund domicile remains strong
Drilling down: time for PE to explore oil production?
Could oil prices at a half-decade low be a good time for private equity to move into the oil exploration & production sector?
Deal in focus: Wise joins Muzinich in Primat SBO
Deal is Muzinich's first from its Italian Private Debt Fund
Polish authorities & private equity: a troubled relationship
Abris is suing the Polish state over the KNF's decision to force the fund to sell FM Bank PBP
Nordic VCs welcome cooperation with international investors
Helsinki tech conference was clear evidence that the Nordic tech hub has the attention of investors
Affecting pricing through lengthy due diligence processes
New research reveals longer due diligence can reduce pricing
The sinking of Altor's OW Bunker
The collapse of Altor-owned shipping fuel business OW Bunker has been labelled one of the biggest scandals in Danish financial history
New GP Frost Brooks on importance of personal contribution
unquote" catches up with Miles Frost, co-founder of new firm Frost Brooks
Industry leaders address Italy's LP shortage
Despite qualities that turn private equity heads, domestic and international LPs have committed little to Italian funds
Buyout houses and the lure of minority investing
The volume of deals where private equity takes a minority stake is on the up
Competition intensifies as Italian debt markets boom
Local and international members alike have returned to the market
UK: Private equity across the regions
unquote" explores current activity and opportunities across the UK regions
Netherlands strengthens position as fund base
As tax structuring comes under fire, the Netherlands emerges as an attractive onshore destination
Nordic floating frenzy flounders
Despite recent developments, 2014 will be a stand out year for Nordic listings
Germany: Some boom amid the doom and gloom
Macroeconomic pressures are being felt in the local PE market, but there are some bright spots emerging
Reputation issues linger despite value creation
"The industry does have a reputation issue," says Endless's Garry Wilson
Launch of Ukrainian industry association shows market resilience
Recent launch of the Ukrainian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association portrays a market keen to develop and grow
Co-investments demand balance of power – Nick Money-Kyrle
As LPs continue to demand co-investments, unquote" finds out what GPs really think of these deals
Price hike in Spain a return to normal – Aurelius's Díaz Uriarte
Following the opening of its Madrid office, Aurelius’s Díaz Uriarte discusses the firm's strategy in Spain
Gresham departures: where are they now?
With around 18 departures from Gresham over the past year or so, unquote" checks where the talent has moved to
Private equity perfect for pension funds, says Covip's Rinaldi
Ambrogio Rinaldi of Covip discusses Italian pension funds' poor exposure to private equity
Deal in focus: Mangrove in partial exit from Nimbuzz
Mangrove's partial exit of Nimbuzz values the company at $250m
Q3 Barometer: Mid-market proves resilient
Overall European buyout activity declined, but Q3 figures highlight mid-market's resilience
Tackling rising asset valuations
As prices continue to rise, unquote" explores how the industry is tackling the issue