The success of the Brazilian IPO market presents private equity managers with more options and higher returns. By Jennifer Harris.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Russia's emerging private equity market is growing up. Leverage levels are rising as deals become more mainstream and international interest grows. But investing in Russia is still a challenge for non-locals. Nicholas Lockley reports.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The emerging markets of Asia have become compelling investment destinations on several counts: growing affluence, large populations and double-digit economic growth among them. Sharon Lim reports on their prospects.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Despite recent turmoil in the credit markets, confidence in prospects for emerging markets remains high. By Nicholas Lockley.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
As Central and Eastern Europe comes of age as a private equity destination, Mid Europa Partners looks set to be an influential force in its continuing evolution. Andy Thomson met London-based managing partner Thierry Baudon shortly after the firm had raised a new €1.5 billion fund dedicated to the region.
10 min read · 12 January 2013
Until the middle of this year, private equity exits were continuing to set new records in terms of value and number. But, in the second half, it was clear that the wheels had fallen off the bandwagon. Andy Thomson reports on the results of a new survey.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Cross-border M&A trends will continue to play to Bain Capital's strengths in 2008, according to one of its managing directors.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The head of Dubai International Capital gives PEO his thoughts on the year ahead as interest in the Middle East shows little dimunition. Any slowdown he says will give time for consolidation.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
As the credit crunch curtailed activity in developed markets in 2007, Central and Eastern Europe powered forwards. Advent International's regional head sees little reason to pause in 2008.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
As the year draws to a close PEO's team has pulled out its crystal ball to take a view on 10 of the themes that will occupy the industry in 2008.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
