Mergers & acquisitions as a fast track for accelerating product roadmaps, gaining access to new technologies and markets, and fending off competitors is highlighted in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector.

In this month's private equity and venture capital spotlight, Preqin takes a look at the rise of venture and growth capital in Europe.

The US remains a key driver of the hedge fund industry across the globe, accounting for 72% of the approximate $3.6tn in global assets as at 31 May 2018.

Preqin's Real Estate Spotlight in August takes look at the '$1bn Club', a group of the world's largest investors in real estate.

Given the intense pressure to regularly assess ‘fit and focus,’ this session at the recent M&A Conference at Wharton San Francisco covered a range of divestment strategy considerations.