Inbound merger and acquisition (M&A) investment into UK computer software companies has increased by 70 per cent over a two-year period, according to a report launched by Livingstone, an international mid-market M&A and debt advisory firm. The report, The Acquirers – A Global Review, includes analysis of data from deals
Private equity firms globally anticipate a surge in interest from Chinese buyers for acquisitions in healthcare, tech and infrastructure, according to research conducted by MVision Private Equity Advisers in conjunction with the London Business School. Conversely, the private equity community expects real estate, a longstanding safe haven for Chinese investment,
Concern about the impact of geopolitical risk in the investment profession has grown since the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in July 2016, according to a poll of almost 1,500 investment professionals from around the world by the CFA Institute. The survey reveals that changes to the geopolitical
Competition for private debt deals has never been higher with a record amount of dry powder in 2016 despite reduced fundraising, according to a report by bfinance. Senior direct lending funds have become riskier over the past four years, with leverage creeping up and unitranche loans becoming increasingly dominant as
Two thirds (65 per cent) of small and medium-sized tech and telecom firms plan to grow dramatically or moderately over the next two years, according to a report launched by venture capital investor Albion Ventures. Only 7 per cent think they will shrink or wind down. Based on interviews
Private equity (PE) firms are benefiting from nearly ideal market conditions, yet the tide is changing and they should take this opportunity to think about their competitive edge and differentiation. That is the main finding of a new article by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled Capitalising on the New Golden
The private equity (PE) sector displays a similar risk-reward profile to major equity indices, US real estate investment trusts (REITS) as well as other equity classes over the longer term, according to Edison’s latest report on listed private equity (LPE). LPE also continues to trade at a 14 per cent
Global markets experienced a rollercoaster 2016 as the outcomes of the UK's Brexit referendum and the US presidential election rocked investors, but the global private equity (PE) industry proved its resilience, turning in healthy results for the year. Exit activity was strong, but overall totals for 2016 declined as deals
The hedge fund industry may witness further investor redemptions in 2017 with twice as many investors intending to reduce rather than increase their exposure to hedge funds through the year. However, Preqin’s latest survey of over 150 active hedge fund investors finds that some leading strategies are more at risk
Secondary deal volumes in 2016 were slightly lower than 2015, at USD37-40 billion, a result of a slow first half of the year caused by volatile public equity markets, low energy prices and macroeconomic concerns. But as Cebile Capital’s annual ‘Secondaries Outlook’ report for 2017, reveals, activity levels rebounded in
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