Chinese investors rush into private funds, pouring US$1.2 trillion into securities
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China Life sets up semiconductor fund amid Beijing’s call for ‘patient’ capital
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Good for business – or profit at any cost? The controversial side of private equity – a visual explainer
While it can transform firms for better or worse, the use of private equity in essential services is attracting scrutiny.…
‘Financial pandemic’: £1 in every £11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity
Politicians and economists have raised concerns over the ‘financial fragility and sharp cost cutting’ created by private equity-backed firms. Composite:…
‘Treating children like cattle’: what happens when private equity takes over a UK care home?
‘Treating children like cattle’: what happens when private equity takes over a UK care home? Experts raise alarm as firms…
Fears of ‘postal deserts’ as owner of former WH Smith stores puts counters under threat
Joint signage for TG Jones and Post Office on one of the newly branded outlets. Photograph: Michael Kemp/AlamyView image in…
How new owner became all powerful in ‘high stakes’ attempt to revive former WH Smith chain
The former WH Smith chain was hastily rebranded to TG Jones after the takeover. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The GuardianView image in…