Private Equity 2026: AI Caution & Slower Deals
Private equity deals will take longer in 2026 as firms use continuation vehicles. AI caution grows, while £893tn of 'dry powder' fuels public-to-private deals. Expert analysis inside.
Private equity deals will take longer in 2026 as firms use continuation vehicles. AI caution grows, while £893tn of 'dry powder' fuels public-to-private deals. Expert analysis inside.
JPMorgan Chase has appointed former Citigroup banker Anurag Hargunani to head its equity capital markets syndicate for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This key hire strengthens the bank's ECM team in a competitive market. Read the full story.
British investors pulled a record £6.7bn from equity funds in 2025, sparking a historic flight to cash and bonds. Discover the Budget uncertainty driving the sell-off and what it means for 2026.
Private equity giant Advent International is heading a consortium exploring a takeover of logistics firm InPost, owner of Yodel, in a deal that could value it at over €6bn.
FN London unveils its 2026 list of the most influential professionals shaping the private equity secondaries market. Discover the rising stars and key trends.
Private equity giants are acquiring major stakes in UK accounting and advisory firms, with Interpath Advisory in exclusive talks with Bridgepoint. Discover the multi-billion pound trend reshaping the sector.
Private equity firm Bridgepoint has acquired restructuring specialist Interpath Advisory in a deal worth over £200m, beating out rival buyout shops. Read the full analysis.
Facing long NHS waiting lists, patients are turning to private scans for results in days. Services like Scan.com offer MRI scans from £300 with direct booking. Discover a quicker path to diagnosis.
Burger King owner Bridgepoint has agreed an £800m+ deal for advisory firm Interpath. Discover the details behind this major private equity move and its implications for UK business.
Private equity firm Oakley Capital, backer of Time Out, secures a majority stake in loan administration leader GLAS. The £1bn+ deal signals major growth in private credit. Discover the details.
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
Spire Healthcare, the UK's largest private hospital group, has set a 20 January deadline for suitors to express takeover interest. Learn about the shareholder pressure and potential sale.
Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is finalising external investment for its $14bn Global Sport Group, paving the way for major new sports acquisitions in 2026. Read the exclusive details.
US private equity, including backers of the New England Patriots, invests $500m in Mexico's Club América and the iconic Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Discover the details of this major football deal.
While free calls to Santa from payphones are a festive perk, they highlight the essential role of free public goods for vulnerable groups, from transport to libraries. Discover why their value extends far beyond revenue.
A new report identifies 11 portfolio companies owned by major private equity firms as non-compliant with UK mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. Discover the firms involved and the regulatory implications.
HSBC has recruited former Citi veteran Ida Liu to head its global private banking division, aiming to strengthen its wealth management services for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Historic London stockbroker First Equity targets Northwest UK growth with a new Liverpool base, revealed at a charity lunch. The firm is also the recognised broker for Everton Football Club share auctions.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years, offering transparent pricing, rapid test results, and affordable private GP care. Discover their patient-first approach.
Harper Fox Partners, the recruitment firm founded by Apprentice finalist Scarlett Allen-Horton and backed by Lord Alan Sugar, has reported negative equity of over £30k. Discover the financial details and what it means for the business.
UK actors vote 99% to refuse digital scans over AI fears. Equity union warns of industrial action unless producers agree to stronger protections. Read the latest.
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to refuse AI digital scanning, a landmark pushback against the use of artificial intelligence in the creative industries. Read the full story.
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
Equity union members have voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning, demanding AI protections. This could have major implications for the UK's film and TV industry.
Private equity giant Permira, advised by ex-PA Consulting CEO Alan Middleton, vies for Interpath Advisory in a deal potentially worth £900m. Learn about the bidders and the firm's key roles.
Britain's two largest roadside recovery firms, the AA and RAC, are both pursuing major financial moves. Their private equity owners are exploring £5bn sales or stock market flotations in London. Read the full analysis.
Providence Equity Partners has appointed Jefferies and The Raine Group to oversee the sale of CloserStill Media, a major UK events business, in a deal expected to exceed £1bn. Read the full story.
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia completes a 100-mile solo trek in full drag, raising over $1 million for charities making the outdoors more inclusive. Read her inspiring story.
Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.