Private Equity

Illiquid equity investments in companies are a long-established investment alternative to listed shares, characterized by special value adding strategies.

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Ocorian study reveals significance of regulation in determining fund structures in private equity

An Ocorian study shows that regulation shapes fund structuring in private equity. North America is considered the most complex market ahead of Europe, despite recent relaxations in climate and ESG rules. Many managers consider regulatory fragmentation to be underestimated.

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APAC deal activity down 11% YoY in first seven months of 2026, reveals GlobalData

In the APAC region, the number of deals (M&A, PE, VC) fell by around 11% from January to July 2026, according to GlobalData. M&A -22%, Private Equity -25%, Venture Capital +3%. China +6%, India +1%, Japan -38%; Australia, South Korea and Singapore with double-digit declines.

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Study reveals private equity fund managers don’t have AI use policies for compliance

An Ocorian study shows that most private equity managers do not have formal guidelines for the use of AI in compliance, but use AI widely for regulatory reporting. 69% use AI there; only 5% have compliance guidelines, 89% in investment decisions.

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APAC deal activity drops 12% YoY in H1 2026 amid M&A and PE slump, reveals GlobalData

Deal activity in APAC decreased by around 12% in H1 2026 YoY: M&A (-25%) and private equity (-27%) slowed, while venture financing increased by 5%. Country Trends: China +7%, India +1%; Japan -40%, Australia -17%, South Korea -22%, Singapore -16%. GlobalData sees continued caution.

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UK VC funding value surges 142% YoY in January–May 2026, reveals GlobalData

GlobalData reports a 142% year-on-year increase in VC funding volume in the UK for January–May 2026, with a near-stable deal count (-1%). Larger tickets are driving the market: The average deal value rose to $31.6 million (previously $12.9 million).

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Private markets reshape wealth management as alternatives drive portfolio diversification and revenue growth, says GlobalData

Alternative investments are becoming the core of wealth management. According to GlobalData, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real assets increase diversification and resilience and strengthen recurring income – visible in Europe and Singapore.

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Construction Financing for IAB-Driven Renewable Energy Projects in Germany

The Investitionsabzugsbetrag (§7g EStG) is a German tax incentive for small businesses and investors. It allows up to 50% of planned investment costs to be deducted up to three years in advance, improving liquidity, plus accelerated depreciation of up to 20% over five years.

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FRiG follows StoFöG – double blow for German funds

Since the beginning of April, the Fund Risk Limitation Act has been taking effect. Together with the StoFöG, which was already passed at the beginning of the year, it makes the German fund location competitive. This pays off especially for private market funds, explains Robert Guzialowski from HANSAINVEST.

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