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The BVCA - The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association is the industry body for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. Our membership of well over 400 members represents the overwhelming number of UK-based private equity and venture capital firms and their advisers. The BVCA has 25 years of experience representing the UK industry, which currently accounts for
57% of the whole of the European market, to government, the European Commission and Parliament, the media, regulatory and other statutory bodies at home, across Europe and around the world. We promote the industry to entrepreneurs and investors, as well as provide services and best practice standards to our members.

Latest legal update from the BVCA Legal and Technical Committee.
19 December 2008 - Latest legal update from the BVCA Legal and Technical Committee, produced by Pinsent Masons (points of interest arising from November 2008)
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Venture Capital Manifesto
17 December 2008 - The BVCA Venture Capital Committee’s Manifesto is now in circulation.
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Why the private equity fund model will continue
16 December 2008 - Simon Walker, BVCA Chief Executive, writing in the FT articulating how the private equity fund model operates
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BVCA response to EU Commissioner's comments on Walker guidelines
11 December 2008 - BVCA response to EU Commissioner's comments on Walker guidelines
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Quarterly Brief: Q3 2008
08 December 2008 - The inaugural quarterly brief publication providing a comprehensive overview of the state of the economy and its impact on private equity.
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Latest legal update from the BVCA Legal and Technical Committee
03 December 2008 - Latest legal update from the BVCA Legal and Technical Committee, produced by Pinsent Masons
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Private Equity's role in today's current economic climate
03 December 2008 - Simon Walker, speaking at an event hosted by the Foundation, on private equity in the current economic climate
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Walker - A Year On
26 November 2008 - BVCA Chief Executive, Simon Walker, delivering a speech on how the implementation of the Walker guidelines has progressed
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BVCA response to Pre-Budget Report
25 November 2008 - Following on from the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report announced yesterday, please click below to view our initial response that we have issued to the media.
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Reform of Limited Partnership Law
21 November 2008 - The BVCA and the Association of Partnership Practitioners respond to BERR's consultation on the reform of limited partnership law
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Government to encourage new technologies: Spin-Out Conference 17 November 2008
20 November 2008 - At the third annual spin-out conference leading practitioners, academics, entrepreneurs and politicians met to debate technology innovation in the UK.
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Brussels Task Force responds to the European Commission
19 November 2008 - In its role as a member of the “Representative Group” of senior European private equity professionals engaging with European policymakers, the BVCA is a core member of the “Task force” that worked with EVCA on the initial submission made to the European Commission today.
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SMEs to win rightful share of procurement contracts; a key contributor to the UK economy
14 October 2008 - To support the Glover review on Procurement, which is expected to be submitted to Government later this year, the BVCA has initiated and led some research focused on promoting the increased use of SMEs in Government Procurement.
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BVCA Chief Economist Appointed
10 October 2008 - A Chief Economist and a Research Advisory Board brings added weight and expertise to BVCA team
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Private Equity is Key
06 October 2008 - Simon Walker writing in the Daily Mail, highlighting the role private equity can play in turning companies around
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BVCA Annual Review 2008
30 September 2008 - As 'the voice' of our members, this document outlines both the scope of the BVCA's activities and the key people associated with them. This new initiative demonstrates the BVCA's increased focus on promoting openness and transparency.
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Legal and Technical Bulletin - issue 36
29 September 2008 - Published by the Legal & Technical Committee of the BVCA, this latest bulletin covers; Directors' conflicts, Market abuse, Pensions, Financial assistance, Auditors' liability limitations, Assignment of warranties, Sustainable private equity investments and Cleantech trends.
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'Private Equity: Hero or Villain?'
29 September 2008 - BVCA Chief Executive, Simon Walker, speaks at the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat Party Conferences
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Closing the equity gap: how are we going to fund the high growth start ups of the future?
22 September 2008 - Simon Walker, BVCA Chief Executive, speaking at a fringe event at Labour Party Conference on the importance of venture capital
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'Closing the Equity Gap: How are we going to fund the high growth start-ups of the future?'
22 September 2008 - Simon Walker, BVCA Chief Executive, speaking at a fringe event at Labour Party Conference highlighting the importance of venture capital
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