Fund Management

Richardson opposes increased carry tax for private equity, venture firms

Bill Richardson is the latest Democratic Presidential candidate to join the carried interest debate on Capitol Hill – but unlike his peers, he does not endorse the tax-raising proposals carte blanche.

$1.5bn Kazakhstan FoF does first deal

Aureos Capital has become the first recipient of capital from a $1.5 billion fund backed by the Kazakhstan government as it attempts to stimulate private equity activity in the region.

Rock prefers Virgin, WL Ross consortium(2)

A consortium led by Virgin Group and including WL Ross has tabled a preferred bid for struggling UK bank Northern Rock. The bid provides shareholders with a way to benefit from the upside of any turnaround.

Rock prefers Virgin, WL Ross consortium

A consortium led by Virgin Group and including WL Ross has tabled a preferred bid for struggling UK bank Northern Rock. The bid provides shareholders with a way to benefit from the upside of any turnaround.

Vultures are preparing to feast(3)

Hedge fund managers are rubbing their hands at the prospect of a rapid increase in loan-to-own opportunities as covenant breaches are predicted to rise, according to the latest research.

Vultures are preparing to feast(2)

Hedge fund managers are rubbing their hands at the prospect of a rapid increase in loan-to-own opportunities as covenant breaches are predicted to rise, according to the latest research.

Vultures are preparing to feast

Hedge fund managers are rubbing their hands at the prospect of a rapid increase in loan-to-own opportunities as covenant breaches are predicted to rise, according to the latest research.

Sentinel to reacquire Canadian yarn company for $57m(3)

In the latest example of a private equity firm acquiring a Canadian income trust following a change to Canada's tax policy, Sentinel will pay $57 million to reacquire yarn company Spinrite.

Sentinel to reacquire Canadian yarn company for $57m(2)

In the latest example of a private equity firm acquiring a Canadian income trust following a change to Canada's tax policy, Sentinel will pay $57 million to reacquire yarn company Spinrite.

Sentinel to reacquire Canadian yarn company for $57m

In the latest example of a private equity firm acquiring a Canadian income trust following a change to Canada's tax policy, Sentinel will pay $57 million to reacquire yarn company Spinrite.