Nicholas Lockley

In PEO's second installment in its Countdown to 2008, Mario Giannini, chief executive of global investment advisory firm Hamilton Lane, predicts a relatively benign year for the industry despite a "wall of worry".

Hedge fund managers are rubbing their hands at the prospect of a rapid increase in loan-to-own opportunities as covenant breaches are predicted to rise, according to the latest research.

Hedge fund managers are rubbing their hands at the prospect of a rapid increase in loan-to-own opportunities as covenant breaches are predicted to rise, according to the latest research.

Hedge fund managers are rubbing their hands at the prospect of a rapid increase in loan-to-own opportunities as covenant breaches are predicted to rise, according to the latest research.

The UK Treasury has made clear it can offer no guarantee of prolonged funding, causing potential bidders to make cautious indicative offers.

Who was really at fault for the Sainsbury’s debacle? Nicholas Lockley points the finger.

Partners Group’s Frankfurt-quoted fund of funds ended its first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange with a fall in the share price. Partners hopes to narrow the discount to net asset value at which the shares trade.

PrivateEquityOnline.com, in association with web broadcaster Cantos, is profiling young investment professionals at Europe's top firms. Find out more about Chris Busby, director, Bridgepoint.

Alternative asset manager The Blackstone Group is reportedly preparing a bid for US student loan provider Sallie Mae, once it resolves its dispute over a JC Flowers-led consortium’s abandoned $25 billion bid.

The UK Chancellor has increased the tax burden on the country's beleaguered buyout executives. But his move is carefully calculated to keep the industry in London, writes Nicholas Lockley.