Tag: private equity

March 27, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Bank of England Probes Bank Valuations and the Private Equity Industry

In its March quarterly meeting notes, the Committee acknowledged the vital role of private equity in facilitating finance to the UK's real economy. However, it pointed out the challenges in evaluating asset values and leverage within this sector, which complicates the assessment of potential risks to financial stability, investment, and employment. It was also noted…

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March 22, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Canada’s BMO Launches New Investment Fund With Carlyle Group

The initiative is part of BMO Global Asset Management's broader strategy to democratise investment in private markets, which have historically been the domain of large institutional players. Engaging with private equity firms like Carlyle, known for their profound expertise in the private sector, is a tactic increasingly employed by companies aiming to enhance their investment…

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September 04, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

SEC sees legal action from 6 groups over private fund rules

The new stipulations oblige private funds to submit quarterly fee and performance reports on top of annual audits. Additionally, funds must disclose specified fee structures and curb the preferential treatment of some investors, especially regarding portfolio disclosures and cash-out abilities.  This industry administers around $20trn in assets. Gary Gensler, the SEC chair, stated these measures…

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July 16, 2015 BY Mike Fox

iTech Capital invests $3 million in TradingView

The fund has invested US$3M in Chicago based TradingView, a growing social FinTech platform that unites traders and investors from around the world. The service is used by over 4,000 financial portals and websites such as Investopedia, InstaForex, DailyFX and more...

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