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New trends and opportunities in the private equity market in France and in Europe

The opportunities for institutional investors in private equity in Europe have risen at a phenomenal rate of the last few years. But what should investors be looking at when they make the decision to commit capital to a French private equity fund? AXA Private Equity looks at the possibilities of Fonds Commun de Placement à Risques as well as the increasing opportunities in Europe more generally.

There are various advantages to investing in a French fund for private equity, including tax exemptions for foreign investors. But it is important to be aware of the legal and fiscal environment, and the issues to consider before making the decision to invest.

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