Lightyear Capital, a private equity firm that focuses on financial services, along with co-owner Insight Venture Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ARGUS Software, Inc to Altus Group Limited (TSE:AIF) forUSD$130 million. Through its affiliated investment fund, The Lightyear Fund, L.P., Lightyear invested in Realm Business
Ipes Guernsey has grown its senior operational team with the appointment of Craig Long as Client Director. Long’s appointment comes in response to the continued growth of the Guernsey business, which has taken on eight new mandates during Q1 2011 and moved into larger premises at the end of 2010.
New compliance requirements arise in November this year for many UK finance industry firms, including hedge fund managers, dealers, traders, stockbrokers and some financial advisers. For the first time, it will be mandatory to record mobile telephone conversations, in a bid by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to crack down
Carne Global Financial Services has added a senior figure in the Irish funds industry to its growing list of experienced independent fund directors, with Mary Murphy joining the firm as a Managing Director, Alternatives. Murphy, who will be based in Carne’s Dublin office, is a well-known figure in the Irish
Health Evolution Partners (HEP), a manager of health care investment funds, has formed a life sciences team in the Health Evolution Partners Growth Fund. The team will focus on investments in commercial-stage life sciences companies with the potential to be market leaders in many sectors, including medical devices/products, specialty pharmaceuticals,
West End law firm Howard Kennedy has acted as legal adviser and sponsor in 62% of all Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) launched in the VCT season 2010/11, reaffirming its position as a leading VCT legal adviser and sponsor. As the only law firm that acts as both sponsor and
Portfolio Advisors has announced the final closing of its global diversified private equity fund-of-funds, Portfolio Advisors Private Equity Fund VI (PAPEF VI), with total commitments of USD1.103 billion. Limited partners include private and public pension plans, university endowments, private foundations, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals. More
Funds advised by Apax Partners (Apax) have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, and Activant Solutions, Inc, a leading technology provider of business management software solutions for mid-market
The final version of the guidance on anti-bribery policies and procedures was issued by the Government (pursuant to section 9 of the Bribery Act) today (Wednesday, 30 March). The Act will come into force on 1st July 2011. Commenting on the implications for financial services companies, Sian Herbert, partner,
Octopus Investments has hired Benjamin Davis into its specialist finance division, currently one of the fastest growing specialist finance teams in the UK. Davis will work alongside Stuart Nicol to invest in and manage a range of investments based on strong asset backing, predictable cash flows and other forms
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