US IRS preps for potential private equity tax hike

U.S. tax regulators are preparing for a potential tax hike on profits earned by private equity managers .


Talbots deal on hold, no deal yet

Shares of Talbots Inc (TLB.N) plunged as much as 39 percent on Friday after exclusive negotiations with Sycamore Partners ended without an agreement

Carlyle's hope to exit Taiwan bank for profit fades

Yuanta Financial (2885.TW) has pulled out of talks on a deal worth up to $1.25 billion to buy Carlyle Group-backed Taiwanese bank Ta Chong.

Asia private equity funds line up dollars for Myanmar

Asia private equity funds line up dollars for Myanmar Hong Kong's Cube Capital and Marc Faber-backed Leopard Capital are among Asian private equity firms lining up nearly $500 million aimed at Myanmar, hoping to tap into its rich natural resources and fill its infrastructure void, as sanctions on the former pariah state are lifted.


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