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CEO's note

Dear [FirstName],

I'd firstly like to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year's break.

We're kicking off 2013 with our popular PE101 course, for those who want to know more about the industry, and a new Focus on Due Diligence course supported by L.E.K. Consulting and Ernst & Young. This program, aimed at industry practitioners with at least two years deal experience, will give participants practical knowledge and tools to structure and execute a due diligence review. Registrations for the GP-member-only event are now open.

Back in December, Deborah and I commenced a schedule of member visits and will continue this over the next few months. These face-to-face meetings are vital to ensuring that we continue to connect with our members and best meet your needs.

We want to acknowledge and thank our partners for 2012. Their financial and moral support of AVCAL, including attendance at and support of our events, is vital to meeting our objectives.

We are currently seeking new partners for 2013 and beyond, and will be removing our 2012 partners' logos from our website and communications at the end of January. Contact us on (02) 8243 7000 or by email if you’d like to know more about our partnerships.

We're looking forward to a busy and productive year ahead.

Kind regards

Katherine Woodthorpe
Chief Executive

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Welcome to our new members

Greenwoods & Freehills

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Professional development

Register now for these great events

PE101
Sydney, 12 February 2013

Learn about Australian private equity at this two-and-a-half hour session targeted at people new to the industry. Paul Evans from Ironbridge Capital will also present a real-life case study.

Focus on Due Diligence - NEW
Sydney, 20 March 2013
GP members only (note you must be logged in to register)

This new half-day course will provide a practical guide to structuring and executing a due diligence review. Led by a panel of industry professionals, attendees will learn how to analyse an investment case, assess critical risks and evaluate up-side opportunities.

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Policy news

European Commission implementation rules ('level 2 meaures') were adopted on 19 December 2012 to establish a general framework for the regulation and supervision of managers of alternative investment funds in the EU.

For more details on AVCAL’s advocacy activities, visit our Members Policy Portal (note you must be logged in).

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Research news

Global Private Equity Barometer Winter 2012-13 – Coller Capital
Private Equity Findings - December 2012 – Coller Institute of Private Equity

Research library

The AVCAL research library is a one-stop centre for accessing current international research and industry reports on PE and VC. A wide selection of items has recently been posted - look for the NEW symbol.

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Industry news

Private equity & the efficient DC portfolio - Pensions & Investments
Riverside Acquires Bohemia Interactive
Venture capitalists call for guarantee on funds – The Australian
Mercury Capital Snaps Up Blue Star New Zealand – WSJ
Private equity rewards investors with time and patience –The Globe and Mail
EMR Capital makes first investment – AFR
Private equity cashed up but will it spend? – BRW

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Other events & member offers

Events

AVCJ's 10th annual Private Equity & Venture Forum Sydney, 6-8 March 2013 Attendees at this three-day forum will discuss topics such as the current fundraising climate, return expectations of the next deal cycles, and investment opportunities in the Australasian market.
AlwaysOn Australia Sydney, 10-11 April 2013 This first annual innovation conference will bring together executives, entrepreneurs and venture capital investors from Australia, the United States, and other key economic regions to exchange ideas and do business.
IFC’s 15th annual Global Private Equity Conference Washington, DC, 13-16 May 2013 This conference, run in association with EMPEA, brings together industry players from around the globe to discuss such topics as emerging and frontier markets in CEE/CIS, emerging Asia, Latin America, MENA, and sub-saharan Africa.

Offers

View member-only offers

Australian Private Equity Handbook
15% discount for AVCALmembers (promo code is 'AVCAL2')
A plain-English reference guide with step-by-step advice on implementing private equity transactions

PE Asia special offer
20% discount for AVCAL members as new subscribers

Guide to Responsible Investment discount
AVCAL members receive 15% off (promo code is 'AVRI15')