Buyouts in Australia are booming – or at least attempted buyouts are booming. Conditions unique to Australia's robust economy, institutional investor market and corporate culture have conspired to give private equity a run for its money. David Snow reports from Sydney.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
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
Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's personal computer business saw a Chinese corporate join forces with several US private equity firms. The outcome looks likely to be a happy one.
3 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
Terra Firma's Guy Hands has brought a fresh perspective to EMI.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Sir David Walker's report on transparency and disclosure has encouraged UK industry body the BVCA to name and shame non-compliers with his proposed code.
5 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
As Merrill Lynch, Citi and Morgan Stanley reeled from the sub-prime meltdown, alternative investment executives loomed as potential saviors.
6 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
