Private Equity Buys $101 Billion of European Businesses

Private Equity Buys $101 Billion of European Businesses

European equities’ cheap valuations have turned the region into a honeypot for private-equity and arbitrage funds looking to reap double-digit returns. With the buyout firms enjoying a massive amount of dry powder, especially with interest rates this low, the trend is...
Counter-Strike World Champions Aim for First Esport Team IPO

Counter-Strike World Champions Aim for First Esport Team IPO

Denmark’s Astralis is set to become the first esports team to go public in a bid to cement its status in a $1.1 billion global market that’s more than doubled since 2016. Astralis is ranked the world’s number one in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, a popular...
The 100 Most Influential Women in European Finance 2019

The 100 Most Influential Women in European Finance 2019

Financial News presents its 13th annual list of women making their mark on the financial services industry in Europe   This year’s list reflects the importance businesses are placing on environmental change and social responsibility. A number of women recognised...
The 50 Most Influential in European Private Equity 2019

The 50 Most Influential in European Private Equity 2019

Financial News presents its second annual list of the top dealmakers, investors, advisers and business leaders in Europe’s private equity industry   Financial News’s second annual list of the 50 most influential people in European private equity is...
A $130 Billion Portfolio Is Under Review at Top Nordic Fund

A $130 Billion Portfolio Is Under Review at Top Nordic Fund

The biggest pension fund in the Nordic region may rejig its $130 billion portfolio to help it cope with long-term negative interest rates. ATP, which is based north of Copenhagen, says it’s doing a “comprehensive” review, and there are “big decisions” ahead, Chief...