This note weighs the merits of the limited partnership and limited company structures, with particular attention to the impact of recent EU and U.S. regulatory developments on fund structuring decisions as well as key considerations for managers seeking to raise capital from development finance institutions (DFIs). Read More
This note details the final rules on exempted advisers, including foreign private advisers, and explains the reporting requirements for non-U.S. advisers that do not qualify for the full exemption. Read More
This article draws comparisons with the U.S. FCPA provisions and details what additional measures will be required under the recently passed UK Bribery Act, particularly with regard to exposure via third parties. Read More
This briefing on the implications for EM PE fund managers includes a timeline for the implementation of marketing provisions across the multiple permutations of manager and fund geographies. Read More
EMPEA, on behalf of its members submitted comments on the consultation paper entitled “A New European Regime for Venture Capital” issued by the Internal Market and Services Section of the European Commission on 15 June 2011. Read More
EMPEA, on behalf of its 288 members, submitted comments on the Executive Regulations of Law No. 7 of 2010 Concerning Establishment of a Capital Markets Authority and Organization of Security Authority published in Kuwait’s Official Gazette, Issue No. 964 (56th year). Read More
In this issue Articles EMPEA: The Early Days to Today – A Profile of Roger S. Leeds Inside Perspectives: An Interview with Macquarie’s Robert Thorpe Viewpoint from EMPEA president and ceo Sarah alexander Rising inflation, currency volatility, food security, and political upheavals—these are the current headlines for emerging markets. Read More
TunInvest-AfricInvest Group invested US$19.5 million for a 31.2% stake in 2006. Company Headquarters: Tunisia Business Focus: Flexible Packaging Revenue: US$33.3 million (2010) Employees: 209 Impact Highlights With support from TunInvest, Cogitel has grown from a family-owned SME with a highly fragmented equity structure into the core holding… Read More
Robert Thorpe, Managing Director of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (“MIRA”), discusses the opportunities and challenges of being a global infrastructure investor across both developed and emerging markets. Robert is focused on MIRA's emerging markets infrastructure funds business and is directly involved in the management of Macquarie's Indian Infrastructure… Read More
Roger S. Leeds, one of EMPEA's key founders and outgoing Chairman of the Board, is well positioned to provide a unique perspective on how EMPEA has flourished in parallel with a resurgence of interest in the asset class. In this article, Roger shares his take on how emerging markets… Read More
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