Regulation

American International Group has reached a settlement with Peter Yu and William Jarosz, the former heads of its private equity arm. Both sides are claiming victory.

The Stavanger, Norway-based venture capital firm has raised $283m at the first close of its latest fund, ahead of its original target of $200m.

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange-listed private equity firm has held a final close on its fifth fund, ahead of its €375 million target.

Following a recent fact-finding trip to China, the board of CalPERS is re-assessing its investment strategy in the world’s most populous country. By Paul Fruchbom.

The buyout firm has made a 178p per share bid for Inventive Leisure, the AIM-listed owner of the UK vodka bar chain.

Amid an increasingly competitive environment, many venture groups are doing what they can to keep their early stage investments under wraps. By Ken MacFadyen.

Dunkin’ Donuts could make for an appealing IPO. It’s got a hot brand, consistent growth and everyone loves the coffee. Its new investors insist they’re not discussing such a scenario yet.

The Nordic buyout firm has taken a majority stake in Sweden’s no-frills DIY retail company Byggmax.

Texas Pacific Group is to sell the majority of its stake in the Italian bike firm to European private equity firm InvestIndustrial.

The past three US vice presidents have all left public life to join private equity firms – now, even those who didn’t win a presidential election are cashing in on the trend. By Paul Fruchbom.