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Alternative fund managers struggle with compliance 

Alternative fund managers, including private equity fund managers, are losing investment mandates or clients because of compliance issues, according to research from Ocorian and Newgate Compliance, both providers of regulation and compliance services for funds, corporates, capital markets and private clients.

Fashion retailer Esprit in PE talks as losses widen

Troubled global fashion retailer Esprit has entered into talks with an international private equity firm over a potential investment in the business as its European struggles continue, according to a report by Morningstar.

HarbourView makes Mucho Mas Media investment

HarbourView Equity Partners, an alternative asset management company focused on investment opportunities in the sports, media and entertainment space, has invested in Mucho Mas Media, a Latinx multimedia platform producing content for global audiences.

Triton Partners acquires V&N Group from VolkerWessels 

Funds advised by European mid-market private equity firm Triton Partners have agreed to acquire VolkerWessels Verbindingen en Netwerken, a provider of energy & utility, connectivity and building installation services in the Netherlands and Germany.

Blackstone closing in on L’Occitane deal

Blackstone is closing in on a deal with L’Occitane International owner Reinold Geiger to take the global skincare company private, with the world’s largest alternative asset manager potentially providing debt financing for the buyout, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Vista Equity Partners acquires Model N for $1.25bn

Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, will acquire Model N, a provider of revenue management solutions for the life sciences industry, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.25bn.

ABBA and EQT’s Pophouse acquires KISS rights 

Pophouse, a Swedish investment firm focused on entertainment and music, founded by ABBA frontman Björn Ulvaeus and PE firm EQT’s Founder Conni Jonsson, has acquired the artist share of the master recordings and publishing rights of American rock band KISS.

Unigestion makes seven promotions

Unigestion, an independent asset management firm specialising in mid-market private equity transactions with $11.5bn in AUM, has made seven internal promotions within its 70-strong global private equity team.

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