Brexit

An Amsterdam-based firm will open a Luxembourg office to answer client demand for ‘stable political, economic and tax climates’ in light of British political turmoil.

IR professionals have been on top of Brexit communications – but as macro headwinds buffet investors from all sides, reminding LPs of private equity’s ability to outperform via operational value-add mustn’t be underestimated. We can help.

Getting the passport before Brexit is crucial to avoid a period when managers would be unable to access EU investors.

Depressed exit activity could be exacerbated by the industry’s reliance on secondary sales, the industry body says.

Amid the general shock following the UK vote, distressed investors and non-bank lenders have reasons for optimism.

The island’s chief minister is promoting Guernsey as ‘an oasis of stability’ following last week’s Brexit referendum.

Britons’ decision to leave the EU throws up a host of legal and regulatory issues that the private equity industry must now address.

If Britons vote to remain in the EU today, then the UK should take the opportunity to re-energize its engagement with Europe, says Invest Europe’s new chair.

It might be tempting to think cutting ties with Brussels will free fund managers from some of their regulatory obligations. It won’t.

Data from the Electoral Commission shows industry names, including KKR’s Johannes Huth and Warburg Pincus’ Joseph Schull, are not leaving the outcome of the upcoming referendum to chance.