As an economic downturn threatens, limited partners are not abandoning the mid-market. They are, however, scrutinising fundraisers for evidence of differentiation. Tim Chapman reports.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Those anticipating a Turkish buyout market of substance will have taken encouragement from the BC Partners-led acquisition of Migros in February, says Toby Lewis.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Funds of funds are busily bulking up their investment teams – despite the expected market slowdown. By Philip Borel.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
As former mid-market funds extend their deal size reach, opportunities are opening up in the space they have left behind.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
With the rest of Europe's large buyout market mostly quiet, Turkey has started making some noise. The balance sheet strength of local banks lies behind the anomaly.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
MOULDING THE MASSES 2008-03-01 Staff Writer As if learning seven habits of highly effective people wasn't enough, private equity has officially entered the self-help marketplace – albeit for chief executives.<br> <br> The latest title in Harvard Business Press' “Memo to the CEO” series is <i
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Editor's letter 2008-03-01 Staff Writer At the risk of making it seem like yesterday's news – which it clearly isn't – this column will mention the credit crunch but once. And only to say: not a great deal has changed. It's still with us, it is if anything getting a little worse, and mega-buyouts are no more
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Commitments to emerging market vehicles increased by 78 percent in 2007, as the strategy becomes increasingly popular among institutional investors.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Commitments to emerging market vehicles increased by 78 percent in 2007, as the strategy becomes increasingly popular among institutional investors.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Market participants are optimistic on Canadian investment opportunities and fundraising levels despite credit market difficulties, a study has found.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
