private equity

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ETP provider Source has launched a private equity ETF as a more liquid alternative to investing in private equity buyout funds.

PRIVATE EQUITY

Surging global equity markets' have pushed down discounts across the investment trust industry so far this year, pushing a number on to premiums, the latest data shows.

The collapse of debt burdened firms that were bought up by private equity companies before the financial crisis could pose the next major risk to the stability of the UK's economy, the Bank of England has warned.

Incoming 3i chief executive Simon Borrows will this week announce plans to cut staff and shut a number of the group's overseas offices, according to reports.

Simon Borrows is set to be unveiled as the new chief executive of the UK's largest private equity firm, 3i, according to reports.

Peter McKellar, coordinating partner and CIO of SL Capital Partners and manager of the Standard Life European Private Equity trust, on the prospects for this unloved sector.

Andrew Bell, chief executive of the £1.1bn Witan investment trust, has joined the chorus of disgruntled shareholders who are demanding radical change at private equity firm 3i.

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