Europe's private equity giants tumble as U.S. bank lending fears spread

Some of Europe's major private markets firms sold off on Friday as concerns over lending standards in U.S. markets swept across the Atlantic.London-listed ICG fell about 6%, while CVC Capital Partners, which is headquartered in Jersey, had lost about 5.4% by the afternoon. Swiss private markets firm Partners Group fell 4%, as Sweden's EQT was down 4%.The moves follow a widespread sell-off among U.S. regional banks this week, as fears grow over risky lending practices potentially spilling over from the priva ...