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Rebecca Akrofie

Rebecca Akrofie is a News Reporter at private funds management covering private equity management, regulation and legislative developments.

Rede taps Credit Suisse M&A veteran for chief of staff

Mark Barbour-Smith has joined the advisory firm to focus on business operations as well as people and talent management.

2 min read · 27 April 2017

UK managers boost Northern teams

Livingbridge, LDC, and Maven Capital have all announced investment team additions in recent weeks.

2 min read · 12 April 2017

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Norway’s SWF mulls private equity

The country’s finance ministry will consider whether its $871bn Government Pension Fund Global can invest in the asset class via funds or directly.

1 min read · 04 April 2017

Hamilton Lane CCO: Scrutiny builds LP trust

Frederick Shaw, Hamilton Lane’s new chief compliance officer, says increased SEC oversight of private equity has made LPs more comfortable with the industry.<br />

2 min read · 31 March 2017

ILPA launches template phase II

The latest release focuses on best practice in reporting data to LPs and compliance with Limited Partner Agreements.

1 min read · 30 March 2017

Investec appoints Baird as Africa PE head

Peter Baird left Standard Chartered in November as it wound down its private equity business.

2 min read · 24 March 2017

TDR Capital hires data scientists

The UK private equity firm joins a growing list of firms seeking to enhance their operations through hiring big data and technology professionals.

1 min read · 15 March 2017

Lyceum hires former Montagu exec

Anthony Greensmith will lead the mid-market firm’s deal activity in the north of the UK.

1 min read · 09 March 2017

KKR makes 10% GP commitment to Americas-focused fund

The global investment firm has closed its 12th flagship vehicle on almost $14bn and will focus on investments in the US, Canada and Mexico.

2 min read · 06 March 2017

ILPA backs CEPRES due diligence tech

The LP organization will offer CEPRES’ latest LP-GP due diligence platform to its members under a new agreement with the firm.

1 min read · 02 March 2017

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