Potential sale of coatings business to US investment group would be one of Germany’s largest transactions this year
Deal is latest in busy stretch for private equity-backed software and healthcare-focused technology companies
US private equity group bucks industry trend of missed fundraising targets with conservative strategy
Oaktree Capital, Partners Group and EQT among those seeking to cash in on AI boom
Revolut backer Balderton Capital says continent needs to accelerate development of space and defence industry
Fears over changes to tax rules on pensions and Isas mean Britons are hoarding yet more cash
There are reasons to be hopeful about corporate efforts to tackle issues such as climate change
Economists and investors say there are scattered signs of self-censorship
Data provider’s share price has fallen by 25 per cent in recent months
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Modi’s recent announcements on nuclear energy could open the door to major domestic and foreign groups
Plus, the cloistered district home to India’s richest and AstraZeneca hits the UK where it hurts
Buyout firm takes 20% stake in International Schools Partnership alongside Partners Group
Dealmaker’s takeover of video games maker Electronic Arts caps spree of high-profile transactions
Industry must avoid ‘lowering the bar’ on deals as it chases management fees
Lord Vallance’s comments come as chancellor pushes UK pension funds to increase allocations to private markets
Bain Capital’s Special Situations unit joins auction as owner Coca-Cola seeks £2bn for UK’s largest coffee chain
Jay Alix and David Tayeh may raise about $400mn to seek deals for mid-sized professional services groups
US group aims to be a ‘major player’ in Britain by encouraging retail investors to buy and sell shares directly
Rising interest rates and vast insurance assets seen as attractive, but US firm warns deals will take time
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Japan’s cash-rich companies are alluring, but relationships take time to build
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala is biggest spender as Middle East state-owned investors account for 40% of flows
Decision could hasten decline of investment funds with higher fee structures and lower transparency
