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Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson is the editor of private funds management, PEI Media’s cross-asset class legal and compliance-focused title. Based in London, Claire produces and oversees content for privatefundsmanagement.net and the monthly magazine. Prior to joining PEI she covered European energy policy and regulation, and asset management.

Ex-Goldman counsel co-heads SEC enforcement division

Steven Peikin will work alongside Stephanie Avakian who has been acting director of the division since December.

1 min read · 14 June 2017

Private equity firms turn to blockchain

Two private equity funds have adopted the blockchain so far this year. We find out how a tech-shy industry can benefit from the cutting edge.

5 min read · 14 June 2017

AIFMD marketing rules lost in translation

Each EU member state has interpreted the marketing requirements of the directive differently, creating barriers to cross-border distribution, Brussels consultation told.

2 min read · 13 June 2017

Italy bucks the trend on carry

Carried interest will be taxed as capital gains, rather than at the higher rate of income, provided fund managers meet three conditions.

2 min read · 24 May 2017

SEC homes in on IRR calculations

Firms should review whether capital from reinvestment or subscription credit lines should be included in IRR calculations.

2 min read · 23 May 2017

Transparency suffers at UK PE-backed businesses

The number of private equity portfolio companies complying with the Walker Guidelines on transparency is dropping.

2 min read · 23 March 2017

Private equity unscathed in UK budget

Chancellor Phillip Hammond remained tight lipped on private equity, but pointed to some small benefits for the industry.

2 min read · 09 March 2017

Exams could be reduced following SEC review

Michael Piwowar may remove government lawyers’ power to open investigations without seeking approval from commissioners.

1 min read · 21 February 2017

Greenspan: no sign of prolonged euphoria

At the recent PEI CFO and COO Forum in New York, we asked the Fed’s former commander-in-chief about matters of importance to the alternative assets industry following his keynote speech.

1 min read · 14 February 2017

Greenspan: Dodd-Frank is 'flawed'

At the recent PEI CFO and COO Forum in New York, we asked the Fed’s former commander-in-chief about matters of importance to the alternative assets industry following his keynote speech.

1 min read · 13 February 2017

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