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Investments in French private equity increased by 143 per cent in the first half of 2000, compared with the previous half-year. This report by Chausson Finance provides the details. (In French).

The end of 2000 saw the first decrease in private equity investments since 1998. Still, year-on-year growth has remained strong, says this report from Chausson Finance. (In French).

French private equity investments increased by a staggering 236 per cent between 1998 and 1999, according to this report by Chausson Finance. (In French)

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From SJ Berwin: In our view, it is an unnecessary inconvenience to restrict the number of partners to 20 for any type of business.

Now that corporate restructuring in Japan is underway, there are plenty of opportunities for private equity firms and their investors. This McKinsey article looks at why western firms are moving into the market and how they must learn to understand the prevailing management style to be successful.

The private equity market in the US has seen dramatic growth over the last 20 years. This study from Ice Miller Donadio & Ryan, published in 1996, explores the economic foundations of this development, drawing attention to the factors that prompted this expansion.

There has been an increasing trend for captive private equity firms to seek independence and for established venture capitalists to go it alone and set up their own firms. Richard Rivlin looks at what motivates them to do this and whether their new, spin-out firms are a good investment for institutions.

An increasing number of private equity firms are deciding to halt fund raising or returning money to their investors. This is unprecedented. What does this mean for the market? And how does it affect investors?

London's Alternative Investment Market remains an oasis in the desert of new listings this year, according to the latest activity figures.