Labour to close tax loophole for thousands of private equity investors June 9, 2024 Labour is set to close a loophole that enables thousands of private equity investors to avoid paying income tax if it wins the general election.
Whisper it, but private equity returns might just be too good to be true June 4, 2024 The private equity sector has built a reputation for steady returns but are they an illusion?
Threadneedle accuses KKR of ‘ram raiding’ UK equities in fallout from IQGeo bid May 19, 2024 Threadneedle has accused KKR of "ram raiding" the London stock market, in the wake of the US private equity firm's takeover of IQGeo.
Why private equity is yet to pounce on the London Stock Exchange this year May 18, 2024 As private equity firms bounced around London auditioning advisors and lawyers late last year, top dealmakers were looking forward to a return to action. But so far, they're yet to rear their head.
Firms outside London attract the majority of private capital May 9, 2024 The majority of private equity and venture capital investment in 2023 was made outside of London, according to new data from an industry body.
3i Group ups dividend as Action’s ‘remarkable growth’ continues May 9, 2024 Private equity giant 3i Group upped its dividend as its full year results were boosted by the "remarkable growth story" of Dutch retailer Action.
Private equity and venture capital investment into the UK has crashed since 2021 May 8, 2024 Private equity and venture capital investment into UK businesses fell by over 30 per cent to £20.1bn in 2023, according to a report from the industry body.
City private equity house Pollen Street reports strong demand for its private funds May 3, 2024 City private equity house Pollen Street said it was on track to raise a €1bn deals warchest today as it bumped up its assets under management in the first three months of the year.
‘Not convinced’: FCA boss downplays threat of global private equity crisis May 2, 2024 The boss of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has downplayed the threat of private equity to the stability of the financial system despite a volley of warnings from the Bank of England in recent months.
Private equity backing has made casual dining market ‘lazy,’ Hestia boss warns April 27, 2024 The owner of a premium hospitality investment group which is targeting revenue of £100m over the next three years has said operators in the casual dining market have gotten “lazy” because of private equity backing.