Since most Central and Eastern Europe funds are denominated in Euros, it is unlikely that many new deals will be signed until the present currency volatility has abated, writes Joanna James.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Commentary on the month's hottest private equity stories by Amanda Janis, editor of sister website PrivateEquityOnline.com
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Even ‘pristine’ LPs are taking a hard look at their commitment levels and scrambling for cash
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Having spent the last few years positioning itself as a rapidly maturing market, Spain may yet be thankful for its youth, writes Toby Mitchenall.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Liquidity concerns have pushed LPs to the secondary market amid default anxiety, but the likelihood of major defaults looks slim, writes Suzanne Weinstock.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
African fundraising soared to unprecedented heights in the first six months of 2008, but the second half of the year may not be as rosy, writes Matt Levin.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Every PIPE is different, but today's disasters bear an important resemblance to the tech PIPEs of yesteryear, writes David Snow.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity is well positioned to cope with the credit crunch. Its main worry is what comes afterwards.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Banks and private equity firms can breathe a small sigh of relief at UBS’ settlement with Tank & Rast, writes Toby Mitchenall.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity is well positioned to cope with the credit crunch, but its main worry is what comes afterwards, writes Philip Borel.
4 min read · 12 January 2013