Private Equity
94 white papers and resources
Risk Library offers private equity white papers and industry reports which provide the latest information and advice on private equity investments. Private Equity investments are usually made by institutional and accredited investors, such as venture capitalists, private equity firms and angel investors. Each will have their own targets or strategies. Generally, they are long-term investors who invest heavily into companies to either provide working capital for expansion, product development, ownership and re-structuring.
Impact of the AIFMD on investment companies
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive will almost certainly apply to investment entities listed under Chapter 15 of the UKLA's Listing Rules. In this white paper, Nabarro's financial services team sets out some of the factors to consider about the AIFMD.
Investment funds: a comprehensive review and guide to the year ahead
There is little doubt that 2012-2013 is a period of significant change for the investment funds industry. Understandably, there has been a lot of attention given to the AIFMD, but there have been and will be other developments of considerable importance to the alternative investment funds market.
AIFMD implementation – issues for operators of regulated funds
Alternative funds have for some time been anxious about how their business will need to change in light of the regulatory burden imposed by the forthcoming implementation in the UK of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. This white paper discusses the issues and risks involved.
Towards efficient benchmarks for infrastructure equity investments
The nature and investment profile of infrastructure assets and investment funds using infrastructure as an underlying asset are discussed. This white paper is designed to benefit the entire investment management community and help improve asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained: a guide to the European Venture Capital Fund Regulation
This white paper provides an overview of the proposed European Venture Capital Fund Regulation, focused on encouraging venture capital financing. Set to come into force at the same time as the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, all key implications are discussed.
Private Equity Legal Update – October 2012
Under consideration in this white paper are the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting private equity, including recent case law, changes to company law, tax, corporate governance, pensions and accounting.
Private Equity Legal Update – July 2012
This white paper includes a round-up of recent case law, plus highlights of the latest environmental, regulatory, competition and employment law developments of relevance to those involved in private equity.
Investment companies and charges of misconduct
Set within the context of the decision clearing John Pottage of misconduct in carrying out his CF3 and CF8 functions when CEO at UBS Wealth Management (UK) Limited and UBS AG, this white paper sets out some key points to note for regulated firms and their senior management and compliance staff.
Private Equity Legal Update – May 2012
This white paper provides a round-up of corporate and company law developments, plus highlights of legal developments from other practice areas relevant to private equity.
Competition law compliance by portfolio companies – what should private equity firms be doing?
A number of recent developments have highlighted the potential exposure of private equity firms to competition law risks as a result of the activities of their portfolio companies. This white paper looks at what private equity firms need to watch out for and how they can minimise the risks that…