For most 20-year outcomes, equities will certainly beat boring bonds, but there are many where they will lose
Plus, Byju’s creditors go after the fallen edtech founders in US court and the chair of UBS scorns Switzerland’s proposed capital rules
Investors with cash during a crisis can benefit, but PE-owned companies tend to have a lot of debt
Does PE firm KKR’s model add up to real reform or a one-off windfall? Read the article and consider the questions raised
The 2025 ranking of fast growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Including: the Philippines looks beyond call centres, India’s Meesho taps WhatsApp, extending EV battery life, and cameras to keep drivers’ eyes on the road
South-east Asia should look to Japan and South Korea rather than Silicon Valley, research suggests
Deal brings in Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board as investors
US private equity group beats rival bid from PAI Partners for Stockholm-based healthcare company
Assura rejects rival offer that would have kept it in the public markets
Plus, Phillips 66 fights back against activist investor Elliott and how trading desks will save banks’ revenues
Sale of US healthcare software company grants two-fold return on investment
Risky funds drop almost a quarter of their value as Trump’s trade war hits market
US private equity group beats other bidders in competitive auction process
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investment
Plus, Fink warns on protectionism, US junk bonds sell-off, and the Dolce Vita Orient Express
Deal dispels fears Australian energy group would struggle to find partners for major US development
The country will effectively have deciding vote on whether to hit back hard against US tariffs
Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industry
Should you ‘buy the dip’ or cut and run? Risk indicators are still flashing red
Up-to-date tax-efficient savings deals
Sideways approach to investing can help spread the risk
Board members buy in after cancellation of assets sale
It’s finally time to add small-caps to my FTSE 100 exposure
Plus, market volatility snags a debt refinancing by Vista Equity Partners and start-up Plaid suffers a big valuation drop
Partner-led buyout would improve liquidity and mark strategic pivot away from consulting
