Private Equity
The Australian Tax Office has finally ruled on an issue which arose following a dispute with TPG over taxes payable on the returns from the IPO of Myer Group in October 2009.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Although venture funds are exempt from registering with the SEC under the Dodd-Frank Act, determining the definition of venture capital proved tricky, writes Jenna Gottlieb.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Baring Private Equity Partners Asia is targeting commitments of $1.75bn for Baring Asia Private Equity Fund V.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Henry Morris will pay $19m and accept a permanent ban from the securities industry in New York State as part of his guilty plea in New York’s pay-to-play pension investigation.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Assuming no surprises from the Council, the directive’s text will then become a legally binding act sometime early next year, writes Jenna Gottlieb.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Following an internal audit this summer, Kentucky Retirement Systems is facing a review by Kentucky’s state auditor over its use of placement agents.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The private equity community breathed a sigh of relief as the European Parliament passed language allowing for the much debated passport rules to be included in the AIFM directive. However, some key challenges remain, writes Jenna Gottlieb.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based law firm has added nine lawyers to its private equity group, bringing it to 70 members strong.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based law firm has added partner Louis Hernandez to its 70-member private equity practice.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The former political consultant’s reported plea comes on the heels of news that Steve Rattner is close to a deal with the SEC.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
