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Jennifer Banzaca

News & Analysis

Fearless Fund lawsuit could have a chilling effect on DE&I investments

A lawsuit claiming racial discrimination for investment programmes for underrepresented entrepreneurs could dissuade would-be investors from funds with racial mandates.

4 min read · 26 September 2024

News & Analysis

Fearless Fund settlement has firms re-evaluating DE&I platforms

GP and investors may be skittish about racial investment mandates even after the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming that investment programmes targeting underrepresented entrepreneurs represents racial discrimination.

4 min read · 19 September 2024

News & Analysis

Cybersecurity in the age of AI

Generative AI has emboldened cybercriminals, making already common cyberattacks on firms cheaper to execute and more convincing.

10 min read · 02 September 2024

News & Analysis

Scrutiny on non-competes not dead yet, after ruling against FTC ban

Regulatory scrutiny is likely far from over despite a court ruling the US Federal Trade Commission exceeded its authority in proposing a blanket ban on non-competes.

3 min read · 22 August 2024

News & Analysis

GPs’, LPs’ key priorities diverge on succession and AI – survey

Barnes & Thornburg study finds that investors are pressuring GPs on succession planning and AI, but fund managers are not buckling.

3 min read · 31 July 2024

Managers

VC trails PE in AI adoption

PE firms lead in AI/ML adoption, with 33% reporting that they have already adopted the tech, while just 19% of venture capital firms say the same, according to a new survey by tech provider Allvue.

3 min read · 15 January 2024

News & Analysis

Firms prioritise managing cash and costs – EY report

Managing liquidity, working capital and costs initiatives are top operational issues for GPs’ portfolios.

2 min read · 26 October 2023

News & Analysis

Committee sounds bipartisan support for accredited investor overhaul

Capital markets subcommittee looks to amend 'senseless regulations' that limit investors in private markets.

3 min read · 24 April 2023

News & Analysis

PE pay skyrockets across the board

Executive search firm Eastward Partners says companies are going to need to get 'very creative' as pay goes up, whether for junior or C-suite talent.

2 min read · 30 January 2023

News & Analysis

NY Forum: Attendees outline valuation best practices and exam expectations

Valuations, conflicts of interest and compliance with the new Marketing Rule will be key areas of focus for SEC examiners

3 min read · 19 January 2023

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