Private market fund managers optimistic on real asset returns October 8, 2025 Private market fund managers are increasingly confident of strong returns being generated by real assets over the next decade, as assets under management in the sector continue to grow. According to exclusive research shared with CityAM from investment service Wealth Club, nearly 70 per cent of fund managers predict annualised returns between 5 and 6 [...]
Private asset funds predicted to surge over the next five years October 7, 2025 Private asset funds are expected to become a central force in driving the global economy over the next five years, after soaring to record highs in 2025. The value of private asset funds has surged 9.6 per cent this year to date, to a record $14.05 trillion (£10.46 trillion), a striking 77 per cent rise [...]
‘Disappointment’ and muted activity: Dealmakers sour on UK market October 7, 2025 UK dealmakers’ faith in the economy has slumped to its lowest in nine years with executives blaming a string of policy blunders and a sluggish deal environment for weighing on market activity. Over half of Britain’s private equity and corporate finance bosses feel negative about the next 18-24 months, according to a fresh poll of [...]
Private equity stakes in NFL teams could increase above 10 per cent October 2, 2025 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell failed to rule out allowing private equity giants to buy more than the current 10 per cent limit in franchises ahead of a trio of games in London. In January the Buffalo Bills (Arctos Partners) and Miami Dolphins (Ares Management) became the first NFL franchises to sell stakes to private equity [...]
Government urged to amend the Pension Schemes Bill September 24, 2025 The Association of Investment Companies, (AIC) has voiced its frustration at the incoming Pension Schemes Bill failing to include investment companies. The bill aims to strengthen pension investment by giving government powers to push schemes to invest a percentage of their portfolio in private assets. However, in the drafted legislation which is passing through the [...]
Losses almost tripled at Sale Sharks owner’s £1bn empire before takeover September 18, 2025 Losses at the empire built up by Simon Orange, the self-made millionaire who co-owns rugby union side Sale Sharks, almost tripled in the year before being taken over. Cheshire-based CorpAcq counts more than 40 businesses as part of its portfolio including the likes of Cotton Traders but does not include the Prem Rugby club. The [...]
Chancellor concedes higher taxes could hit economic growth September 10, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged higher taxes could impact economic growth as she seeks to increase private investment in the UK. Speaking at the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association summit, the chancellor told investors she had to hike taxes in her maiden budget in order to place finances on a “firm footing and [...]
Private capital firms eye increasing investment in attractive UK market September 10, 2025 Private capital firms view the UK as an increasingly attractive destination for investment as the Chancellor pledges to assist firms in raising capital. According to new research from the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), four in 10 private capital investors view the UK as a good location to invest and build a [...]
Private equity deals bounce back after sluggish start to the year September 5, 2025 UK private equity deals bounced back in the later stage of the first half of 2025, as investors became increasingly optimistic about growth opportunities. The total deal value for UK private equity deals dropped 5.3 per cent to £55.7bn, broadly mirroring the rest of Europe, according to new analysis from financial data platform PitchBook. However, [...]
M&A activity declines as investors opt for high-value deals September 5, 2025 UK merger and acquisition (M&A) activity declined in the first half of the year, as investors sought strategic deals amid market volatility. The total deal value of UK M&A declined 12.3 per cent from £65.3bn to £57.3bn according to a report from professional services group PwC. Deal volume also softened with just 1,478 transactions in the [...]