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.
A recent court decision has effectively raised the bar for stockholders challenging a private equity firm’s exit process.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The Swedish tax authority ruled carry between 2007 and 2009 should have been taxed as ordinary income at 57%, not the 30% capital gains rate executives paid.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
The average GP does not benefit from lowering their management fee in exchange for a greater share of carried interest, according to fresh research.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
The UK securities regulator has warned investors about an unauthorised entity using the KKR brand to sell securities.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
UK Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander's call to investigate GPs that lend to their own firms is being challenged by the private equity community.
3 min read · 19 September 2013
GPs that wish to mass advertise in the US may find themselves in violation of Europe's AIFM directive.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
Some European countries will be charging GPs registration fees in order to solicit commitments under the AIFM directive.
2 min read · 19 September 2013
Continuing uncertainty caused European M&A activity in April to decline to its lowest total since 2009. However, one London-based lawyer believes this landscape could present 'Once in a lifetime' opportunities for the private equity industry.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The 3i Group will aim to diversify by adding to its infrastructure and debt management business after releasing a management statement showing another turbulent year.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Valuating investments denominated in the euro currency would be difficult if the currency was abandoned -- a consequence GPs should be ready for, say private equity lawyers.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
