The Alliance of Alternative Asset Professionals (TAAAPs), a non-profit organisation that provides education and up-to-date market information to professionals in the alternative asset industry, has launched a new website featuring informative articles written by industry experts, a calendar of educational and networking events, and information on the numerous charities supported
Ernst & Young has re-established an office in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), after a multi-year absence. The global accounting and consulting firm, which has 152,000 employees in 140 jurisdictions globally, has a staff of six in the BVI and hopes that will expand to double figures by mid-summer. According
HarbourVest Global Private Equity’s (HVPE) estimated net asset value (NAV) at the end of February is USD11.43, a USD0.01 per share increase from 31 January 2012 (USD11.42), its third consecutive monthly increase. This modest adjustment reflects positive public markets and foreign currency movement during February, as well as adjustments to
By Olivier Sciales – Luxembourg’s Parliament has adopted on 6 March legislation amending the February 2007 law on Specialised Investment Funds, adapting the highly successful SIF regime to European and international developments regarding regulation and transparency of alternative investments. The revised legislation reflects in particular the requirements of the European
Despite the turbulence in the wider economy, the UK’s growth SMEs are highly confident about their prospects over the next 12 months, with the vast majority of CEOs forecasting strong growth. According to the ECI Interim Growth Survey, 80% of the SME CEOs surveyed expect to see turnover growth of
Private equity firms will propel deal-making forward in 2012 as they race to put vast sums of ageing dry powder to work before investment periods expire, but face strong headwinds, says Bain & Company. According to the report, uncertainties in the economic outlook and volatile equity markets will make it
Private equity houses are parachuting more interim managers into their portfolio businesses to implement turnaround strategies in order to manage debt levels and boost profitability, according to Interim Partners. Interim Partners says that around 80% of the mandates it receives from private equity houses are now for interim managers
Apex Fund Services has successfully completed a Type 2 examination under Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No.16 (SSAE 16), and under the International Standard on Assurance Engagements, Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organization (ISAE 3402). A key determination for completing an ISAE 3402 / SSAE 16
Eric van der Kleij of Tech City Investment Organisation on Songkick securing a further round of funding from US start-up venture capital, Sequoia Capital… Sequoia Capital’s USD10 million investment in Songkick is absolutely fantastic news, not only for the team at Songkick, but also for the London and UK start-up
Guernsey continues to establish itself as a leading international film finance centre and this week held its second event in London to showcase “Guernsey Film”. The event, held at Coutts in London attracted over 130 senior members of the UK film community and included presentations from both Guernsey and UK
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