Print Edition
February 2010 
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Risk management for investment funds
It may have been a secondary concern during the M&A boom, but today, effective risk management is more important that it has ever been. Read more... |
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Warren Buffett and investor influence
Recently, Mr Buffett, the largest single shareholder in American food giant Kraft, vocalised his objections prior to the Kraft deal with UK confectioner Cadbury. Read more... |
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Private equity in India
With a private equity business model that differs from those in the West, investors are advised to gain an understanding of Indian business culture before they proceed with any such investment. Read more... |
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The fate of the UK private equity industry in 2010
While the UK private equity sector is showing signs of recovery, there are still some worrying indicators. Many private equity firms have struggled – particularly with refinancing portfolio companies. Read more... |
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Global M&A declines but signs of recovery evident
2009 witnessed a continuation of the decline in M&A activity that started in 2008, although a string of billion-dollar-plus deals towards the end of the year pointed towards a recovery that many hope will continue into 2010. Read more... |
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Treatment of intellectual property in M&A
Thorough consideration of intellectual property (IP) issues is vital to both parties in an M&A transaction, therefore structuring deals to maximise opportunities and minimise risk in these areas, is essential. Read more... |
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Managing organised labour issues during corporate change
Objections to mergers and reorganisation plans have been much stiffer, with unions and their members prepared to use obtrusive measures, such as strike action, to derail boardroom plans. Read more... |
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Alternative public offerings
Alternative public offerings (APOs) declined during the financial crisis, but are on the increase now that the stock markets have begun to unfreeze. Read more... |
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WORLDWATCH: Global Tax
Any change to a country’s tax environment will have important implications for both domestic businesses and international companies with a presence in that region. Furthermore, tax functions are coming under increased scrutiny from both regulators and shareholders, and this pressure is driving companies to structure their tax planning as efficiently as possible. Read more... |
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 ROUNDTABLE: International Financial Reporting Standards
In recent years, the globalisation of financial markets has intensified calls for a unified set of accounting principles. Not only will changes impact financial reporting, but there may also be implications for tax policies, M&A, financial planning and compensation structures. Read more... |
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