New strategies for Chinese private equity Private equity in China must innovate beyond exits in the capital markets, according to panellists at a recent industry conference By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
PE’s wish list for Indian regulation Investors are increasingly optimistic about India’s investment regime following the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. But while sentiment has improved, burdensome regulations remain By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
China PE to go cross-border Local private equity funds are increasingly looking at assets outside their home country, with Hony Capital’s acquisition of UK restaurant chain Pizza Express setting an important example By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
China FDI consultation signals structural shift Lawyers agree that Mofcom's recent consultation introduces game-changing reforms that will facilitate foreign investment By Ashley Lee January 27 2015
What will drive M&A in 2015 Commodity price pressure, divestments in the financial services sector and upcoming UK elections will drive dealmaking this year January 27 2015
76% of institutional investors support activism Investors are supporting the actions of traditional activists as well as using their own tactics, according to a recent global survey By Zoe Thomas January 27 2015
Four crucial tips for managing a crisis Running mock scenarios is key to developing an effective crisis management strategy within an organisation, according to speakers at IFLR's European In-house Counsel Summit By Gemma Varriale January 26 2015
Quick poll: board priorities in proxy season With shareholder activism likely to make this proxy season a hot one, IFLR asks what companies should prioritise to best prepare January 22 2015
RBI exit shift could boost India private equity Recommendations on policies affecting international investor exits could change India’s FDI landscape. Private equity may especially benefit By Ashley Lee January 21 2015
Americas awards 2015: shortlist revealed The deal and team nominees for this year's ceremony have been announced January 20 2015
Kaisa stress: bondholders’ counsel seeks transparency The near-default of the Chinese property developer has caused onshore creditors to freeze the company’s assets. Lawyers for offshore bondholders are urging more transparency By Ashley Lee January 19 2015
Kaisa could spark terms changes A Shenzhen-based property developer's default has drawn attention to the nuances of cross-default clauses in loans, bonds and derivatives By Ashley Lee January 14 2015
UK takeover shake-up marks new era for bidders Changes to the UK Takeover Code taking effect on January 12 create a strict new regime that requires bidders to think carefully about the promises they make when pursuing a target By Gemma Varriale January 12 2015
The new era of equity governance in Japan Yoshihiro Tanaka of Asuka Corporate Advisory and Yosuke Mitsusada of Asuka Asset Management outline the symptoms of equity governance changes taking place in Japan January 12 2015
How receivership saved London’s Gherkin building London’s iconic building has bid farewell to five years of woe thanks to a multi-jurisdictional receivership and distressed sale By Danielle Myles January 09 2015