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Swiss franc decoupling a mixed bag for private equity

Partners Group warns its profits will be hit by the decision to scrap the Swiss franc cap, but the surprise move has had some positives for buyout industry

Swiss franc decoupling a mixed bag for private equity

The recent decision to scrap the cap on the value of the Swiss franc is having mixed consequences for Switzerland’s private equity investors.

Zug-based private equity manager Partners Group warned on Tuesday that the significant strengthening of the Swiss franc against other currencies in early January 2015 will have a "negative translation impact" on its consolidated results.

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