Analysis
Video: EBRD's Anne Fossemalle
unquote" editor-in-chief Kimberley Romaine speaks to EBRD director Anne Fossemalle about the latest trends in manager selection.
Turnarounds expect deal flood post-Olympics
The Diamond Jubilee and Olympics are detracting from private equity activity, though banks could at last be ready to sell their equity investments. Kimberly Romaine reports
Private companies rethink pricing
The recession has had little effect on company valuations, but now companies are becoming more realistic about their value, writes John Bakie
Trade winds blowing
Trade winds blowing
Listed private equity recovery underway
Listed private equity
The Nordic coming-of-age
The Nordic coming-of-age
PE players cashing in on energy services consolidation
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming more important to businesses, leading to the emergence of intense private equity interest in the energy management services sector. Research by Robert W Baird suggests an increase in deal...
Macro challenges make manager selection crucial
The Nordic region has enjoyed a boon of LP interest in recent years, but global economic woes will make outperformance harder. Kimberly Romaine reports from Stockholm
Netherlands: Out of sight for foreign GPs?
The latest market report from the Dutch private equity association (NVP) shows that GPs in the Netherlands have strengthened their position between 2010 to 2011. However further research by unquote" data reveals that the participation of international...
Vienna bourse set for IPO comeback
It has been a tough few years for Vienna’s stock exchange but an ambitious new CEO and several planned private equity IPOs over the next two years could see the bourse become attractive again to private equity. Carmen Reichman reports
European secondaries boom unlikely to end soon
Secondaries boom unlikely to end soon
Italian GPs ask: Why Not Italy?
Why not Italy?
European assets remain attractive despite euro crisis
Despite worries about Greece, Spain and Italy, US investors have demonstrated a continued appetite for European assets. Europe still remains a tough market for the moment and funds will have to play their cards right to maintain the interest of big American...
Mid-cap valuations register modest drop – Argos Index
Modest drop in mid-cap valuations
LP interview: Alpha Associates' Petra Salesny
LP Interview
Swiss PE market threatened by regulatory reform
Regulation to hit Swiss PE market
Interview: Omnes Capital’s Fabien Prévost
GP Interview: Fabien Prévost
Lawyers: your most valuable asset?
Lawyers: a valuable asset?
Carried interest reform sweeps across Europe
As many European governments impose austerity measures, there is a growing demand for a crackdown on loopholes enabling the wealthy to reduce their tax bills. This has led to a re-examination of the rules surrounding carried interest and several major...
Buyout market could see worst year since 2009
Latest figures show Europe’s buyout market has failed to recover from the market malaise of late 2011, brought on by the Eurozone crisis, particularly at the upper end of the market.
Video: EU regulation's impact on CEE-focused funds
IPES commercial director Justin Partington talks to Greg Gille about the current challenges facing CEE-focused private equity funds.
Lack of distributions continues to fuel secondaries
Exit woes fuel secondaries
High yield to revive Europe's loan market
High hopes for bonds
AIFMD: Concerns over lack of suitable depositaries
AIFMD: Depositary shortage fears