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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.

First blockchain PE fund to launch in January

A new private equity investment platform is in final preparation for launch by blockchain entrepreneurs Jason Granger and Charlie Shrem.

1 min read · 29 November 2016

Platform deals are the new buyout in Europe

The number of European buy and build deals have hit an eight-year high this year, with the UK and Ireland leading the charge.

3 min read · 21 November 2016

UK regulator demands clarity on Brexit

A global set of financial standards and a transitional system to facilitate adaptation to post-Brexit rules were among the suggestions put forward by Financial Conduct Authority heavyweights.

2 min read · 11 November 2016

US carry tax reform ‘practically difficult’

Doubts over whether plans to tax carry as income will be actionable have been raised, along with suggestions a renewed legislative proposal to do so may fail.

2 min read · 10 November 2016

Caspersen sentenced to four years in prison

Former Park Hill partner Andrew Caspersen was handed a lenient sentence on account of his gambling addiction.

1 min read · 07 November 2016

Apollo, Blackstone back ILPA fee guidelines

Nine global asset management firms, including The Carlyle Group, KKR, and Blackstone, have backed ILPA’s new fee reporting template.

1 min read · 03 November 2016

PE industry braced for imminent carry legislation

Industry players predict closing the carried interest loophole will be an immediate priority for the incoming US president.

2 min read · 20 October 2016

FIRB’s Wilson delays Carlyle start

The appointment of Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board chairman by buyout firm Carlyle had raised concerns about conflicts of interest.

2 min read · 05 October 2016

FPE makes first investment from second vehicle – Exclusive

FPE Fund II is targeting investments in UK-headquartered companies in the TMT, financial services and business services sectors.

1 min read · 03 October 2016

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