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Preparation, a clear investment thesis and respecting contractual obligations are just a few key areas to note, write Robert Mailer, Oliver Rochman and Funke Omisore from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

A festive verse from Eamon Devlin, a Zurich-based partner at asset management consultancy MJ Hudson.

Neil Harper, former CIO of Morgan Stanley AIP Private Markets and chairman of Zamo Capital, and partner Patrick Scheurle outline three ways PE firms can foster true partnerships.

Wafra Europe managing director Tom Rotherham-Winqvist offers some advice to new managers looking to establish themselves on the private equity scene.

Recent activity under the False Claims Act shows PE firms are in the DoJ’s and private whistleblowers’ crosshairs, writes Michael Waldman, a trial and appellate litigator at Robbins, Russell, Englert, Orseck, Untereiner & Sauber.

The International Finance Corporation is seeking out smaller markets in Latin America, says senior investment officer Jennifer McLeod Petrini.

DEG’s Carola Bose shares her outlook for private equity in Africa, where the German development finance institution has been active for almost 60 years.

From GP best practice sharing to university outreach, the Swedish pension fund's sustainability manager Anna Follér outlines the fund’s efforts.

Consistent data capture and reporting will help advance progress on diversity and inclusion in private equity, says Jennifer Choi of ILPA.

EMPEA is looking to get deeper into Asia, say its chief executive Cate Ambrose, and Julie Ruvolo, managing director of venture capital.