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Editorial

At long last, the global private equity and venture capital industry seems to be turning a corner. For the first time in two years, the number of private equity deals completed and the total amount of funds invested are expected to increase. In the first six months of 2003, $57 billion in private equity has been invested globally, versus $102 billion for all of 2002, according to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting.

January 05 2004

Introduction

Interview: Foreigners see opportunities in Japan's financial troubles Fumitaka Eshima, managing director and head of legal at UBS in Japan, tells IFLR how the financial problems at the country's banks and corporates are providing opportunities for foreign investors and their advisers

January 05 2004

Canada

Canadian investment buoyed by US stability Chris Hewat and Jeffrey Trossman of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP tell foreigners what to expect when they invest in Canadian companies

January 05 2004

Interview

Confidence returns as UK backs enterprise John Mackie, chief executive of the British Venture Capital Association, talks to IFLR about prospects for the year ahead

January 05 2004

Irish offshore structures

Irish financial services developments attract Japanese players Recent changes to the regulation of investment funds and securitization deals in Ireland make the country an attractive domicile for Japanese promoters, arrangers and investors, say Mark Thorne and Conor Houlihan

January 05 2004

Cayman Islands vehicles

Why the Cayman Islands is good for Japanese structured finance Using Cayman Islands vehicles for Japanese securitizations brings originators and arrangers the benefit of a user-friendly jurisdiction. By Philip Paschalides and Heather Bestwick

January 05 2004

Disclosure reforms

Tougher disclosure regime upgrades Japanese markets The Japanese government has been improving both the information flow and accessibility for investors in its public and private capital markets, in line with global best practices. By Hiroyuki Ishizuka and Yutaka Kitamura

January 05 2004

Corporate taxation

New US-Japan tax treaty offers investment boost Less withholding tax on royalty, dividend and interest income on investments between the US and Japan will ensure bilateral economic relations grow even stronger, says Atsushi Fujieda

January 05 2004

United States

Searching for exits in a challenging market Fundraising is down for the third year in a row, but private equity houses have adopted more innovative strategies. By Marc Kushner of Debevoise & Plimpton

January 05 2004

Private equity

Japan offers hope for buyout funds Efforts to improve the legal and regulatory environment for venture capital and other private equity investments in Japan are likely to reward those financial institutions that have remained committed to the market. By Ted Johnson and Yoji Maeda

January 05 2004

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