The Nordic region is largely free of the macroeconomic issues afflicting the rest of Europe, so it’s attracting an ever greater share of the region’s private equity capital. But these small, export-driven economies are still exposed to the problems further south, which is constraining dealflow. And in Sweden, the threat of swingeing tax hikes – not helped by an ongoing image problem – is putting the entire future of the local industry under real threat. James Taylor went to Stockholm in October to ask five leading players how they’re adapting to the changing world
10 min read · 14 January 2013
With its unusual deal sourcing model and its willingness to back entrepreneurs throughout the cycle, US-based growth investor Summit Partners continues to plough a profitable furrow in a crowded segment, writes Christopher Witkowsky
10 min read · 14 January 2013
The New York-based insurance giant is expanding into asset management on behalf of third parties. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue
4 min read · 15 January 2013
Federal subdivisions of Germany plan to scrap Germany’s carried interest tax exemption, in effect increasing its tax rate by 20 percent.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
As the exit market continues to be challenging, dividend recaps remain a tempting exit option for private equity firms. Loan volume for dividend recaps is now the highest since 2007, according to research.
4 min read · 14 January 2013
Walbrook Capital, a London private investment firm started by former Barclays Capital bankers, has acquired a minority stake in Ireland’s National Asset Management Agency from shareholder, Irish Life.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Longtime Sankaty LP University of Michigan has committed $40m to the Bain credit affiliate’s latest offering, which is targeting $3.5bn.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
A five-strong banking group has replaced previous financing which was put in place in 2005. The UK's Bristol Airport is owned by Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
A second Ferrovial and Sacyr-managed concession – the AP36 Ocana-La Roda – has gone bust, following last month's bankruptcy of Madrid's R4 ring road. It is the third Spanish road to start Chapter 11 proceedings.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Following the record $13.3bn close for its global real estate opportunity fund, the New York-based private equity and real estate giant is now targeting another major real estate capital raise, this time in the debt arena.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
