Analysis
Revised Directive angers trade bodies
Another chapter has been added to the long-running saga of the EU Commission's AIFM Directive, with a new report calling for a removal of all fund size exemption thresholds sparking anger within the industry
LPs sound warning over private equity performance
A new report has provided a damning assessment of LP confidence in private equity as an asset class, revealing dissatisfaction over performance and new demands in relation to due diligence and reporting
Q&A - Bob Long, President, CEO, Conversus Asset Management
Deborah Sterescu speaks to Bob Long of listed fund-of-funds Conversus Asset Management, about making a GP's track record the priority
Floating to the top
The IPO flurry may herald a new dawn in the market - or it could be the result of pressure from LPs for future fundraisings. Deborah Sterescu investigates
European Parliament report slams AIFM Directive
A new report commissioned by the European Parliament has heaped heavy criticism on the AIFM Directive for being "hasty" and "weak". Ashley Wassall reports
Little big business
With the large buyout space pulling a virtual disappearing act, there is now room for the smaller sector to reign king. Deborah Sterescu looks at the status of the small-cap market and what its future holds
Q&A - Lynsey Register, Investment Manager, Hermes Private Equity
Deborah Sterescu speaks to Lynsey Register, investment manager at Hermes Private Equity, about the importance of caution and tracking more than just GPs' stats
Not all megafunds are evil
Moody's research sheds positive light on erstwhile barbarians
Private equity bounces back
A year after the Lehman Brothers collapse and things are looking up, as Q3 value totals are the highest they have been in a year
Bridging the gap between profits and responsibility
As the topic of social and sustainable investing becomes increasingly popular, Deborah Sterescu speaks to Michele Giddens, co-founder and executive director of Bridges Ventures, about the need to invest responsibly ..
Distressed to impress
As the downturn continues to plague corporations and private equity firms worldwide, turnarounds are predicted to rise in the next year. Deborah Sterescu looks at what this means for the UK market
Q&A - Sergio Jovele - Vice president, Partners Group
Deborah Sterescu speaks to Sergio Jovele, vice president of Partners Group, about portfolio diversity, secondaries and the importance of delving into details
Green thumbs up
The cleantech space lost favour with all but the most specialised investors almost as quickly as it gained it. This is good news for those eager to secure deals: less competition and uncertain government support create a need for funding and a dearth...
Carried interest debate
Francois Rowell talks to Gonzague de Blignieres, president of Barclays Private Equity, about the taxation of carried interest
Observing the rules of the game
Market conditions have turned up the heat on private equity-backed company directors; but it is not an obvious job to juggle. By Stef Oostvogels, senior partner - Oostvogels Pfister Feyten
Iberian private equity
In a maturing market, regional players have been stepping up to the national level in the past decade
PAI partners still on the rocks
The PAI partners saga looks set to drag on at least until 20 November, when LPs will vote on the beleaguered private equity house's proposal to reduce its fifth fund by 50%. The implications of the final agreement are anticipated with baited breath, writes...
Venture Travails
The Southern European venture industry lags behind the rest of Europe. More government/EU incentives to attract private funding may help, but in the meantime, the strongest companies seek private, international backing to succeed. Francinia Protti-Alvarez...
Italian private equity
Following a difficult start, private equity in Italy has experienced fast growth in the past 10 years