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ASDA IPO, CVC fundraise and US presidential race. 

Continuation funds 

How additional value can be created through continuation funds. 

UK Budget reactions 

Views on the Budget from the PE industry. 

Failed auctions 

Why sell-side processes are going bust in increasing numbers. 

GP workshop 

How to assess management teams.  

Carbon positive 

Investindustrial is the first fund to become carbon positive. 

Invest Europe

New CEO Eric de Montgolfier calls for policymakers and insurers to take note of PE. 

DIBS

A roundup of deals from the past few weeks. 

People

Hires and promotions at Sovereign, Livingbridge, Avedon and more. 

Vulture 

Toilet talk, BGF’s battle base and disease-fighting delegates.