Analysis

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Nordic private equity's 2012 highlights

Even the strong Nordic economies have struggled in 2012, as their key trading partners in the eurozone suffer under the weight of Greek and Spanish debt. Deal activity is down and Sweden's tax men are keen to take a cut of the private equity industry's...

Domestic investments in the Netherlands on the rise
Benelux private equity's 2012 highlights

The Benelux region had a relatively quiet 2012 and little deal activity is expected until the broader European economy improves. However, the deal dearth was eclipsed by other events, including the clean-up of Belgium’s banking sector, the Dutch elections...

A Spanish matador fighting a bull
Spanish private equity’s 2012 highlights

While Spain faces deep economic problems, ranging from mass unemployment, a burst housing bubble and crippling public debts, its private equity industry has soldiered on, even attempting to improve its fortunes on the back of close ties to lucrative markets...

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French private equity’s 2012 highlights

Last year is likely to be one to remember for French private equity practitioners – but not necessarily for the right reasons. Unquote” looks back on five significant developments that took place in 2012.

Ulrike Hinrichs
German PE set to suffer tax blow

While German private equity breathes a sigh of relief over AIFMD implementation, a new threat of tough taxation is rearing its head.

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