Private Equity

Regulation

LPs rely on managers to navigate China’s regulatory headwinds

Chinese private equity firms are tweaking their sector focus to help legislate against regulatory uncertainty.

3 min read · 12 January 2022

Why SPACS are facing a reality check

The rise of blank cheque companies continued through 2021 before market fatigue and regulatory pushback triggered a fall off.

3 min read · 13 December 2021

SEC's Gensler focuses on SPAC dilution disclosure

'A lot of fees and potential conflicts inherent,' says chairman Gary Gensler.

4 min read · 17 September 2021

Investors see new market potential with infrastructure bill

Fifth Wall, Energy Capital Ventures and AllegisCyber Capital say the bill opens new opportunities for start-ups.

4 min read · 19 August 2021

Anti-trust legislation sends more warnings to large VC managers

More legislation targeting how big companies pursue mergers has been introduced, but the VC industry is framing it as a loss for younger start-ups that could affect the progress of ESG and diversity initiatives.

4 min read · 24 June 2021

US private equity dealflow optimism tempered by inflation – COO panel

US dealflow is super hot, said participants at Private Equity International's CFOs and COOs Forum 2021.

2 min read · 15 June 2021

Cover me: Asian PE slowly warms to deal insurance

Only 10% of Asian PE deals had insurance last year, versus 80% of those in North America.

5 min read · 27 May 2021

SPACs: What will the SEC’s recent scrutiny mean for valuations?

A recent interpretation of accounting rules regarding warrants from the SEC has put the SPAC market on ice, fast. But will it affect valuations, in the long run?

3 min read · 03 May 2021

SEC issues fresh statement on SPACs

Arbitrage pioneer Guy Wyser-Pratte is keen on SPACs as a way to bring retail investors into private funds. SEC regulators aren't so keen.

2 min read · 20 April 2021

Friday Letter: Why the new SEC chairman is worth knowing

With Gary Gensler approved as the next SEC chairman, it's likely the venture community and other private funds will soon hear more talk about regulating SPACs, private fund secrecy and diversity investing.

2 min read · 16 April 2021

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