Thomas Duffell is the Asia Editor for PEI Media. Based in PEI’s Hong Kong office, he is responsible for the cohort of Hong Kong-based reporters and Research & Analytics personnel as the company’s senior editorial representative in the region. He was previously Features Editor for PEI’s private equity real estate title PERE, where he was responsible for the publication's long-form journalism and analysis.
Many of the largest US private equity firms have reportedly been caught up in a probe over management fee conversions, which can reduce the tax they pay by up to 20 percent.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has chosen Marc Keirstead as chief financial officer of its private equity department.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
Michael Russell, former head of Europe for Altius Associates, has resurfaced at billionaire supermarket mogul Ron Burkle’s private equity firm.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Investors and fund managers are not seeing eye to eye on key fund governance issues according to a recent survey of industry professionals.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The BVCA's Mark Florman says a controversial UK government scheme to strip workers of rights in exchange for shares in firms will be a boon for small businesses.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The French private equity association has attacked Francois Hollande’s proposed budget, claiming it could strike a deadly blow to the industry.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The private equity heavyweight says its new solar power initiatives have the potential to cut energy costs and improve environmental performance throughout its portfolio.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Myanmar regulators will have increased oversight powers as part of a bid to attract foreign investment in the country.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The UK’s public-to-private rules – which includes a ‘put up or shut up’ clause – will not go under further review, according to a government panel.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Waterland has sold Intertrust Group, which provides fund administration and tax advice services, for a reported €675m.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
