Nicholas Donato

The SEC’s proposed 'Form PF' designed to measure private funds systemic risk to the economy is being labelled too onerous by the PEGCC.

A reenergised high-yield bond market is shaping private equity fund managers’ approach towards securing credit.

The EU Commission is now in the process of receiving public feedback regarding possible taxes on private equity transactions, GPs’ remuneration and the wider financial industry.

With Japan still reeling from the largest earthquake in its history, private equity business in the country has been put on pause.

With Japan still reeling from the largest earthquake in its history, private equity business in the country has been put on pause.

Energy-focused buyout firm First Reserve has taken a minority stake in Ansaldo Energia, a power plant division of aerospace and defense conglomerate Finmeccanica. Banca Imi, BNP Paribas and Unicredit will act as lead underwriters for up to €650m of debt for the deal.

Energy-focused buyout firm First Reserve has taken a minority stake in Ansaldo Energia, a power plant division of aerospace and defense conglomerate Finmeccanica.

The latest study from LBS and HEC academics follows a report they released in June 2010, which found buyout funds to have a unique alpha component.

A recent PEI visit to Milan discovers a market returning to its roots and facing up to some uniquely Italian challenges.