Regulation

The US buyout firm is set to complete one of the largest private equity deals seen in China, having gained approval from the parent company of China Pacific Life Insurance.

London-listed private equity group 3i has opted not to apply the controversial IAS 27 accounting standard to its portfolio companies in its interim results to be announced in early November.

The Silicon Valley and London-based venture capital firm has reportedly closed its second European and Israel-focused fund on $450m.

Audax Group, Bain Capital and Commonwealth Capital Ventures have exited financial services technology firm Macgregor in a $230m sale.

International private equity firm The Carlyle Group is adding personnel to its US venture capital and growth capital teams.

The Washington DC-based private equity firm has finally wrested majority control of French portfolio company Otor from its founding management team after a protracted legal struggle.

The US Supreme Court handed down two decisions this week that may adversely affect venture-backed companies and development. By Art Janik

The Boston-based private equity firm has closed two new funds on more than $3.3bn.

The London-listed global private equity firm has stepped up its limited partner activities with a substantial investment in I2, a UK-based infrastructure fund.

The global venture capital firm says its $45m investment in Nimbus is the largest ever private equity investment in the Indian media and entertainment industry.