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The Swiss private equity industry has grown at over 100 per cent over the last two years. But what is the tax and regulatory environment like for investors? And what type of vehicles are open to them? Lenz & Staehelin answers these questions and more.

Switzerland is home to some of the world's most sophisticated technology and yet its venture capital industry is still relatively undeveloped. PricewaterhouseCoopers explores the fiscal and regulatory barriers hampering growth and looks at the government's attempts to remove them.

The private equity market in Germany has experienced extraordinary growth over the last four years and this overview by the EVCA details some of the reasons for its success.

The May 2000 update from Baker & McKenzie includes an analysis of the New Business Tax System Bills. Based on the Ralph Review, such reforms are part of a strategy to overhaul Australia's tax system.

Many foreign firms are flocking to the Swedish venture capital arena, including European internet business accelerator GorillaPark. The early-stage wireless sector is looking especially appealing according to this Industry Standard article.

The Myners Review is the UK government's long-awaited assessment of institutional investment in the UK. It includes an assessment of the economic and regulatory framework that affects the development of the private equity industry.

There was much to praise in the Myners Review, says SJ Berwin, but the recommendations could be made simpler.

The Italian private equity market has shown strong performance over the last ten years. Here, KPMG and AIFI highlight improvements in investment performance and higher profitability in larger transactions.

What's happening in the Australian private equity market? Baker & McKenzie's quarterly updates keep you informed of the latest developments.

Venture-backed companies are three times more likely to get to market in any given time period than those with other sources of financing. Does this mean that it is advisable to invest in early stage funds? This article introduces a research report by two leading Stanford faculty members that investigates the added value of venture financing. A link to the full research paper is provided at the end of the article.