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Sev Vettivetpillai, Chief Executive of Aureos

Aureos reinforces importance of equity investing for the Missing Middle during 2012 World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum should consider how participants can play more of a role in investing to fill the “Missing Middle” equity gap in the emerging markets, according to Aureos Capital. »

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HelloWallet raises USD12 million in Series B funding from Morningstar, TD Fund, & others

HelloWallet, a provider of personalised financial guidance, has secured USD12 million in Series B funding. Chicago-based Morningstar invested USD6.75 million and DC-based TD Fund (TDF) invested USD4 million. Existing investors and new investors also participated in the round. »

 Simon Rogerson, chief executive, Octopus

Octopus chief welcomes solar subsidies verdict

Octopus chief executive Simon Rogerson (pictured) has welcomed the UK Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the ruling that the DECC’s changes to the subsidy for solar installations, is unlawful. »

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Inbound Indian M&A deal volumes surge by 30% in 2011

Foreign companies acquired majority stakes in 131 Indian companies during 2011, registering a 30% rise in such transactions as compared to the previous year, according to a study by Venture Intelligence, a research service focused on Private Equity and M&A transaction activity in India. »

Nick Morrill, Managing Partner of Rutland

Rutland Partners sell Attends Healthcare Group for EUR180m

Rutland Partners, the specialist turnaround and restructuring investor, is selling Attends Healthcare Group to Domtar Corporation for an enterprise value of EUR180 million. The transaction is conditional only on customary regulatory clearances and is expected to complete in late February.

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Comment & Opinion

Marcus Bullus, trading director, MB Capital

Obama's undeclared election campaign makes a dream start

First more jobs and now a resurgent economy – January has seen President Obama's undeclared re-election campaign make a dream start, says Marcus Bullus (pictured), trading director at MB Capital… »

Graham Neilson, chief investment strategist, Cairn Capital

2012 has a good starting point even though the themes and stress points will remain the same

The start of this year looks very different to 2011 and 2010 even though the themes and stress points remain the same: Risk is cheaper, non government net issuance is negative, investor allocation to financials and growth related assets is low, another upturn in the global liquidity cycle is starting and Euro break up fears recently hit new highs, according to Graham Neilson, chief investment strategist, Cairn Capital… »

Bill Crossan, managing partner, Growth Capital Partners,

Cause for optimism?

Bill Crossan (pictured), managing partner at Growth Capital Partners, looks to 2012 and why, despite a gloom-laden economy there is still cause for optimism… »

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Fri, 27/01/2012 - 16:00

The World Economic Forum should consider how participants can play more of a role in investing to fill the “Missing Middle” equity gap in the emerging markets, according to Aureos Capital.

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 15:00

HelloWallet, a provider of personalised financial guidance, has secured USD12 million in Series B funding. Chicago-based Morningstar invested USD6.75 million and DC-based TD Fund (TDF) invested USD4 million. Existing investors and new investors also participated in the round.

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 14:34

First more jobs and now a resurgent economy – January has seen President Obama's undeclared re-election campaign make a dream start, says Marcus Bullus (pictured), trading director at MB Capital…

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 14:34

First more jobs and now a resurgent economy – January has seen President Obama's undeclared re-election campaign make a dream start, says Marcus Bullus (pictured), trading director at MB Capital…

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 14:34

First more jobs and now a resurgent economy – January has seen President Obama's undeclared re-election campaign make a dream start, says Marcus Bullus (pictured), trading director at MB Capital…

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