The UK is one of the world’s most established private equity markets, long a magnet for talent and capital. But given its stuttering domestic economy, thanks in no small part to the troubles of the neighbouring eurozone, are there still opportunities for private equity to make great returns? We gathered three of the UK industry’s leading lights in London in January to ask them about the outlook for 2013
10 min read · 15 February 2013
Regulators gave the private equity and real estate fund industry something to worry about in 2012. More of the same is expected in 2013 and beyond. PERE Magazine, February 2013 issue.
7 min read · 15 February 2013
Vietnam’s macroeconomic woes have so far discouraged private equity investment, but renewed activity suggests firms are reassessing the opportunity. By Clare Burrows
3 min read · 15 February 2013
The sale marks the third exit in 12 months for the UK firm, which is expected to raise Fund V this year.
2 min read · 15 February 2013
European mezzanine loan issuance increased 30 percent to €1.3 billion in 2012, although senior debt remained the instrument of choice for most types of private equity deals, according to research by investment bank Baird.
2 min read · 28 January 2013
Carrying over its 2012 momentum into 2013, private debt fund manager Prefequity will hold a first close for its maiden fund by the end of March.
2 min read · 25 January 2013
Private debt fund manager Metric Capital Partners will hold a second close for its €300m maiden fund in the next week, with a final close scheduled for March of this year.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
Greypoint Capital, a Toronto-based start-up launched by former PwC partner Holly Allen, has held a final close for its first debt fund.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
London-based ICG-Longbow Real Estate Capital is getting closer to reaching the halfway mark for its latest credit vehicle as it looks to cement £500 million of commitments.
2 min read · 15 February 2013
Intermediate Capital Group has closed its new fund three months ahead of schedule, having increased its investor base in the US and Asia Pacific.
3 min read · 15 February 2013
