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Private equity firms face mounting pressure to deliver profits from their portfolio companies amid a slowdown in deals and IPOs. Simona Maellare of UBS highlights a growing divide among funds, with top performers attracting the majority of investments as overall distributions lag behind net asset value. The landscape is set for clear winners and losers in fundraising efforts.
Private equity firms face increasing pressure to deliver earnings from their portfolio companies amid a slowdown in deal-making and IPOs. Simona Maellare of UBS highlights a growing divide in fundraising, with top performers attracting the majority of investment as assets under management have tripled over the past decade, while distributions have lagged behind net asset value. Consistent performers and those with unique strategies are poised to succeed in this competitive landscape.
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EFG International's CEO Giorgio Pradelli noted a scarcity of M&A targets despite strong interest, with potential deals exceeding 5 billion Swiss francs. The firm recently acquired Cite Gestion, but the overall M&A landscape remains subdued amid global economic uncertainties, including U.S. tariff policies.
EFG International's CEO, Giorgio Pradelli, noted a lack of M&A targets despite strong interest, with potential deals exceeding 5 billion Swiss francs. The firm recently acquired Cite Gestion, but the global M&A landscape remains slow as investors await clarity on the effects of US tariffs. Pradelli shared these insights on Bloomberg TV.
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti discussed the bank's outlook and the integration of Credit Suisse, highlighting potential inflationary effects of trade tariffs under President Trump. He noted that while tariffs are largely priced into the market, not all negative outcomes are accounted for. Following a strong profit in Q4 2024, UBS has increased its buyback plans to $3 billion.
Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn welcomed the UK government's intervention in a significant court case regarding car finance practices, emphasizing the need for a stable regulatory environment to attract international investment. The case, which addresses unfair loan pricing and commission practices, could impose up to £38 billion in costs on the industry, with Lloyds potentially facing £3 billion. Nunn called for supply-side reforms to stimulate the UK economy and enhance competitiveness.
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti emphasized the importance of addressing high government debt levels as a potential trigger for the next financial crisis, rather than focusing solely on obscure market risks. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, he warned that in a climate of high inflation and rising interest rates, the burden of debt could lead to a traditional financial crisis.
Barclays Plc is poised for increased dealmaking in the US and Europe, driven by a more business-friendly regulatory environment under President Donald Trump. CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan expressed satisfaction with the bank's investment bankers and traders, who have been gaining market share recently.
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan expressed optimism about the bank's investment banking and trading divisions, noting recent market share gains amid a favorable regulatory environment under President Trump. He highlighted plans to grow retail banking to balance the investment bank's capital consumption, contributing to a doubling of Barclays' share value over the past year. Venkatakrishnan anticipates increased deal activity in the US due to stable interest rates and a more business-friendly regulatory climate, while European companies are also expected to pursue growth through mergers and acquisitions.
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