Private Equity
<p>The crafters of the AIFM have good intentions, but they must be shown that key proposals of this directive benefit no one and may create a Kafkaesque business environment for a very important industry. </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>Fundraising ability has become a key benchmark amongst prospective LPs, as highlighted by the latest twist in the BPE spin-out saga. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>KKR’s recent East Resources exit – coupled with HitecVision’s specialist energy fund close this week – is further evidence that the energy sector remains active and vibrant for private equity investors.</p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>PEI’s Responsible Investment Forum this week underscored the rapidly growing momentum now behind the implementation of ESG practices in private equity. But it also flagged the many challenges facing GPs and LPs in pursuing ESG-related goals. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>A new transparency initiative from Texas Teachers puts a spotlight on the US’ anachronistic ban on ‘general solicitation’. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>Private equity firms should accept short term tax increases and move on. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>The SEC’s ban on unregistered placement agents is a step forward for the fundraising market, but it doesn’t erase scars left by the pay-to-play scandal. Meanwhile, controversy surrounding recent comments made by a Blackstone executive further highlights the complex relationship between private equity firms and one of their key sources of capital. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>Is it just us, or does anyone else sense that the long-delayed secondaries deal wave is finally on its way? </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>Ask a dozen US and European private equity and leveraged finance professionals if credit markets are open again and you'll get 15 different answers. But all agree conditions have vastly improved from 2009 lows. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 30 January 2013
<p>GPs who need a little more time to find deals are asking for extensions. LPs should use these requests as a chance to ‘re-underwrite’ the relationship. </p>
2 min read · 30 January 2013
