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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.

Investment Association Turns to Finfluencers

The UK's Investment Association is partnering with financial influencers to boost retail investment. Discover how this strategy aims to demystify markets and engage a new generation.

US investor dials up attacks on UK investment trust

Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.

PE Firms Invest Billions in UK Professional Services

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 MRI scans offer faster results amid NHS waits

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.

Oakley Capital buys GLAS in £1bn+ finance deal

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.

Spire Healthcare Sets Takeover Bid Deadline

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.

US $500m investment in Mexico's Club América and Azteca

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.

Private Capital Reshapes Sports Finance Future

Explore how institutional private capital is transforming football, Formula 1, and sports infrastructure as a mature asset class. Discover why London is at the heart of this financial shift.

EIB bosses stay cautious on hiring despite 2026 boom

Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.

JPMorgan hires ex-Goldman dealmaker Biscaldi

JPMorgan recruits former Goldman Sachs managing director, Stefano Biscaldi, to lead its European financial sponsors group. Discover the strategic move shaping investment banking.

Schroders CEO Defends Public Markets' Strength

Schroders CEO Peter Harrison declares public markets are flourishing as private equity faces headwinds. Discover why listed companies now offer better value and transparency.

Bridgepoint buys crypto services firm for £200m

Private equity giant Bridgepoint strikes £200m deal to acquire majority stake in crypto audit specialist HT Digital. Learn how this signals growing institutional crypto interest.

NY Law Firm in £30m Private Equity Deal Talks

New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.

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