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With Spain’s economy on the up, private equity activity is rising. Jose Manuel de la Infiesta and Ramón Betolaza of Black Toro Capital explain how the country’s special situations are shaping up.

As demand from non-institutional investors for private credit exposure increases, iCapital Network’s Lawrence Calcano considers how technology and education can help bridge the gap.

Every private equity firm has its own reasons for outsourcing back office functions to external service providers. TMF Group’s Ramón van Heusden and Thomas Erichsen share some tips on identifying the right provider.

Hony Capital’s experience with Jushi Group shows how Chinese firms can thrive in the US, regardless of the current political climate, says John Zhao

There are significant benefits to having investment and operations teams working hand-in-hand, say Partners Group’s Todd Miller and Paul Swaney

High-tech data analysis tools are key to proving savings delivery flows through to EBITDA, say Efficio’s Declan Feeney and Waldo Saville.

Machine learning solutions can play a key role in any firm’s value creation arsenal, with a minimum investment of time and resources, says RSM’s Dave Noonan

Private equity buy-and-builds are on the rise, driven in part by rising multiples and increasing dry powder, but how are today’s add-ons different from before? PwC’s Friederich von Hurter and Filip Debevc discuss how firms can create maximum value from their acquisitions

To take advantage of the next downturn, companies must position themselves now, say Alvarez & Marsal managing directors Markus Lahrkamp and Jeffrey Klein.