A new tax idea from two US lawmakers gets one step closer to recognising the true nature of carried interest.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
In addition to registering some $2.2bn in shares in New York, the alternatives giant will sell additional shares to the public as it expands and diversifies its franchise.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Placement agent Alfred Villalobos is facing a civil suit, while the head of the pension’s alternatives programme has been placed on leave.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The newly unveiled PEI 300 ranks Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area as the largest private equity direct investment programme in the world, just ahead of Carlyle and KKR. The 300 firms on the list have collectively raised less capital over the past five years than in previous years’ rankings.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
An invitation-only gathering of government leaders, academics and senior private equity industry professionals Tuesday in Belgium is part of a planned long-term effort to assess the impact of private equity on the global economy.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Not a moment too soon, the PEC attempts to build its membership.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The private equity firm, which has rocker Bono as a partner, will walk away from the struggling smartphone maker with $25m in winnings.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The handful of major firms backing the Private Equity Council will open membership to other GPs, including small firms that may make a better impression on Capitol Hill.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The placement vet believes GPs should share the firm, just like him.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
David Snow explores why some GPs are so freaked out over a set of guidelines.
4 min read · 05 January 2013
