UK and European Firms Top Mid-Market Private Equity Rankings
A recent ranking reveals UK and European firms as top performers in the mid-market private equity sector, highlighting strong investment strategies and market resilience.
Category : Corporate
John Lewis Boss Pay Rise Amid Job Cuts Sparks Outrage
John Lewis Chairman Jason Tarry received a 21% salary increase and bonus while the retailer eliminated over 3,000 positions, raising questions about executive compensation during workforce reductions.
PwC Investigated Over Digital 9 Infrastructure Audit
The UK's accounting watchdog has launched an investigation into PwC's audit of Digital 9 Infrastructure, examining potential breaches of professional standards.
Brewdog Co-Founder James Watt Terminated After Sale
James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, has been terminated as director following the craft beer firm's acquisition by US cannabis giant Tilray, marking his complete exit from the company he helped establish in 2006.
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John Lewis Boss Pay Rises to £1.2m as Jobs Cut
John Lewis Partnership CEO Jason Tarry's salary increased 21% to £1.2m while the retailer eliminated 3,300 jobs, but workers received their first annual bonus in four years.
Moelis European Head Van Slingelandt Leaves for Entrepreneurship
Moelis & Company's European head, Jeroen van Slingelandt, is leaving the investment bank to start his own venture, marking a significant leadership change in the firm's European operations.
NatWest Hires Jefferies' Rodolakis to Head Financial Sponsors
NatWest Group has hired George Rodolakis from Jefferies to lead its financial sponsors team, aiming to boost its advisory services for private equity and investment firms.
M&A Booms in Geopolitical Turmoil, AI and Selective Deals Drive Growth
Global M&A activity surged 27% year-on-year, reaching a trillion dollars in Q1 2026, as dealmakers navigate tariffs, AI, and Middle East instability with more selective strategies.
Bill Ackman Offers €55bn for Universal Music Takeover
Hedge fund Pershing Square proposes a cash and stock deal to buy Universal Music Group, home to Taylor Swift and Drake, valuing the company at €55bn and moving its listing to New York.
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BP Shareholders Urged to Vote Against Chair in Climate Row
Major proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends voting against BP's new chair after climate resolution exclusion, as the oil giant shifts focus back to fossil fuels amid transparency concerns.
Blackstone Buys Senior in £1.3bn Aerospace Takeover
A Blackstone and Tinicum consortium has agreed to acquire FTSE 250 engineer Senior for £1.3bn, highlighting private equity's growing interest in UK aerospace and defence supply chains amid rising global demand.
Goldman Sachs Fund Bucks Private Credit Redemption Wave
Goldman Sachs' flagship private credit fund reported less than 5% investor withdrawals in Q1 2026, avoiding the redemption gates that have trapped rivals like Apollo and Blackstone amid sector-wide scrutiny.
Ackman's $63bn Bid for Universal Music Group
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has made a $63.5bn offer to acquire Universal Music Group, aiming to move its listing from Amsterdam to New York.
Virgin Money CEO Exits as Nationwide Consolidates Acquisition
Virgin Money's CEO Chris Rhodes will retire in September 2026 as Nationwide completes the legal consolidation of its £2.9bn acquisition, creating the UK's second-largest retail banking provider.
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Investment Trusts Push FCA for Rule Changes Against Activists
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust chair Jonathan Simpson-Dent leads a campaign urging the Financial Conduct Authority to tighten rules protecting trusts from aggressive activist campaigns, following repeated challenges from hedge fund Saba Capital.
Wall Street Banks Give Investment Banking Bosses Big Pay Rises
Major Wall Street banks have granted substantial pay increases to their investment banking leaders following a year of strong performance and record-breaking deals.
Private Credit Firm Exposed After Cosmetics Retailer Fails
Beechbrook Capital faces millions in write-offs after Give Me Cosmetics enters administration, highlighting broader private credit market jitters amid investor withdrawals and economic pressures.
JPMorgan's New ECM Boss Targets European Crown
JPMorgan Chase has appointed a new head for its European equity capital markets division, with a strategic focus on regaining its top position in the region's competitive financial landscape.
Dimon Calls for Stronger Economic Alliances, Critiques Trump
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's annual shareholder letter advocates for strengthening US economic ties with allies while subtly criticizing Trump's tariff policies and foreign approach.
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UK Firms Risk Losing B Corp Status After Standards Overhaul
Dozens of UK companies may lose their B Corp ethical certification following a major standards overhaul by B Lab. The new rigorous process requires meeting non-negotiable standards across seven categories, with third-party audits verifying compliance.
XTX Markets Paid Over £500m in Corporation Tax in 2025
London algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets, founded by billionaire Alex Gerko, faced a corporation tax bill exceeding £500m in 2025, accounting for 0.7% of UK's total receipts.
Private Equity Deals Slump 36% on AI and Conflict Worries
Private equity acquisitions plummeted by over a third in Q1 2026 as market turmoil from Middle East tensions and AI's threat to software businesses stifles dealmaking activity.
CEO Mum Killed in Nicaragua Truck Crash, Son Critically Hurt
Kasey Grelle, 41, founder and CEO of Aux Insights, died in a tourist truck accident in Nicaragua. Her 11-year-old son Julian suffered severe injuries. The family faces financial strain as a GoFundMe raises over $310,000.
Ex-Co-op Boss Gets £2m Exit Pay After Tough Year
Shirine Khoury-Haq received a £2 million exit package after stepping down as Co-op Group CEO following a difficult year marked by financial struggles and strategic challenges.
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Edinburgh Worldwide Yields to Saba Pressure, Proposes Breakup
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust has proposed a tender offer after years of pressure from activist investor Saba, marking a potential end to one of Britain's oldest investment funds.
Musk Uses SpaceX IPO to Push Grok AI on Banks
Elon Musk is requiring banks involved in SpaceX's massive IPO to purchase subscriptions to Grok AI, creating a unique distribution channel while raising capital for the space company's historic public offering.
Chef Avoids Jail After Running Over Intern, Causing Double Amputation
A British intern suffered life-changing injuries, including a double amputation, after a Michelin-star chef drove over him twice in Antwerp. The chef received a suspended sentence.
Morgan Stanley Names Germany Head, Linklaters Adds Partners
Morgan Stanley has appointed a new head for its German operations, while law firm Linklaters expands its partnership team in a strategic move to strengthen European presence.
Brevan Howard Offers Abu Dhabi Staff Relocation Amid War
Brevan Howard, a major hedge fund, is providing Abu Dhabi-based employees with the option to temporarily relocate as the conflict in the region continues, highlighting financial sector adaptations.
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London Pride CEO Sacked for Voucher Misuse
Christopher Joell-Deshields, former CEO of Pride in London, has been dismissed after allegations he spent £7,125 of volunteer vouchers on luxury goods like Apple products and perfume.
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