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Chinese investment group targets European elderly care

Shanghai-based China Minsheng Investment Group, one of the largest private investment funds in China, says it is targeting senior care groups across the world - including the largest senior care group in Europe - for acquisition.

Ageing societies won’t guarantee healthcare services capital

The healthcare services industry presents the greying of populations across much of the world as a guaranteed source of future demand. Investment, it is assumed, will flood in looking to fuel the industry’s subsequent growth. But the message from The Economist’s Ageing Societies conference was that the industry must extend its pitch to investors beyond narrow demographics.

Finland to open €11-12bn primary/social care market to private operators

The centre right Finnish government is embarking on a reform which radically expands patient choice and which effectively “privatises” public sector providers, leaving them to compete on a level playing field with private operators. We talk to operators about the changes and hear from advisors who express a more sceptical view.

Kubliakov plans ten thousand bed assisted-living network for Eastern Europe

France-based Senior Group, which has started several care homes and assisted living facilities in the Baltic states is to launch a 10,000-bed network across Eastern Europe. The first stage of this ambitious project already started in the three Baltic capitals, where 350 beds are expected to be operational by 2017. We speak to CEO Nicolai Kubliakov.

UK healthcare faces up to Brexit

The UK has voted to leave the EU unleashing economic and political turmoil that has taken the legs out from under Sterling, ignited press hysteria and will likely see the leaders of both major parties replaced. As always, the NHS was front and centre during the campaign. But concerns for healthcare more broadly, including the private sector, are numerous. We talk to investors, operators and advisors.

Ambea set to IPO

Investment analysts expect Swedish care group Ambea to file for an IPO soon. Banks and advisers have already approached it to kick off the process.

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