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Europe-based buyout firms bet big on impact investing

The sector has gone from a niche discipline just a few years ago to a $715bn market globally

Deutsche points to 'sustainable' investment bank revenue growth

At the end of a strong year, Deutsche Bank told investors that its investment bank had not simply benefitted from a rising tide lifting all boats, but that it would be able to carry on

Debt cancellation: not today’s fight

Not content with the central bank purchase programmes of seemingly infinite elasticity, some Italian officials have recently floated the possibility of the ECB forgiving the debt it has purchased. This is illegal, and changing the

EU leaps rule of law hurdle; proceeds with recovery fund

Hungary and Poland will not veto the EU’s budget, ending the threat to the bloc’s €750bn coronavirus recovery fund, after the parties agreed to a compromise at Thursday’s European Summit.

Montenegro takes advantage of credit conditions, as EM sees 'no point in waiting'

Southeastern Europe's Montenegro sold a euro bond on Wednesday which bankers say, especially because of its timing, is simply another sign of emerging market issuers being enticed by the strong credit conditions on offer.

Private equity outperforms equities over long-term, study claims

European buyouts delivered an IRR of 15%, beating MSCI Europe index return of 5.84%

IK Investment Partners eyes Kersia as debut deal from €2.85bn Fund IX in buyout from Ardian

European private equity giant Ardian has entered talks for a sale of food safety business Kersia to fellow buyout house IK Investment Partners.

Tech support: How the next unicorns could save PE from the Covid crisis

As Europe goes into a winter of uncertainty, likely second lockdowns and economic strife, technology is the sector that everyone wants in on

EQT said to prep biggest-ever buyout with bid for €9.5bn-valued Dutch phone operator Royal KPN

European private equity major EQT is reportedly eyeing its biggest-ever buyout through an acquisition of €9.5bn-valued Dutch telecommunications business Royal KPN.

Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength

AMB :- Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the ...Article

ECB could copy Japan's special rates for reforming banks

The Bank of Japan has said that it will pay extra on the reserves it holds of banks that become more cost efficient or that merge. A similar policy could well be introduced in Europe

Ascendas Reit targets S$1.2bn from equity market

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust has launched an offering of new shares, eyeing S$1.2bn ($891.6m) to fund acquisitions across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.

AMW :- Opalesque Roundup: Hedge funds stumble in September as investor risk tolerance fell: hedge fund news, week 41

In the week ending October 9th 2020, HFR reported that hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength

Gemspring’s Shrieve Builds Styrene Business

Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired the styrene business unit and other assets of CLP Chemicals. Gemspring acquired Shrieve, a distributor of industrial chemicals, fluids, and specialty lubricants, in December

BC European Capital XI holds first close on €4bn

BC Partners held a first close for its BC European Capital XI fund on €4bn in September.

Verdane expands investment team in Denmark

Northern European growth investor Verdane has hired Nils Bouchet as an investment director in Denmark.

Hedge funds decline in september as election, virus uncertainty rise

Opalesque Industry Update - Hedge funds posted mixed declines in September as investor risk tolerance fell over uncertainty regarding additional coronavirus spreading in Europe and the US, the strength of the US economy and the

In-house pros unveil new law firm for GC services

Opalesque Industry Update - Three veteran asset management attorneys who have served as in-house counsel, outside counsel, and government regulatory counsel in the U.S., Asia and Europe have formed the law firm Guzman Advisory Partners

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