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Coming off a high
Last year was one that many would prefer to forget in emerging markets. With investment and fundraising levels way down on 2008’s records, there was little to cheer about. But private equity showed itself as resilient to short- term shocks. Vicky Meek reports
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In search of cover
Insurance hasn’t widely been used by private equity firms in emerging markets, but as people’s attitude to risk changes and the insurers start establishing a presence in new markets, this looks set to change. By Vicky Meek
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A natural evolution
As our impact on the planet moves up the social, political and business agenda, the purpose and scope of environmental due diligence is changing. Vicky Meek reports.
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Poised for take-off
In early 2008, fund administrators were extremely bullish about new business in emerging markets. But has the slowing pace of fund launches dented their enthusiasm? Vicky Meek reports
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Second helpings?
In these troubled times, liquidity is at a premium. Can secondaries investors save the private equity industry? Grant Murgatroyd reports
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Global viewpoint: the year that shook the world
Even if it started well for emerging markets in particular, 2008 will go down in history as a year that many would prefer to forget. Several months on, the question remains, ‘how much of an impact will private equity in emerging markets feel in 2009?’
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Steady as she goes
Transaction support services are preparing for continued growth in emerging markets, although perhaps not at the soaring levels of recent years.
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Insurance: covering all bases
Long used in the US and UK markets, insurance products tailored for emerging market private equity firms are starting to take off in some emerging markets. But, say those involved in the industry, take-up is patchy.
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Environment: different emphases
 Completing environmental due diligence for emerging market private equity firms can be a tough task. Records may not be easily available, officials may fail to turn up to meetings and it may be difficult to find reliable testing facilities for samples.
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