Private Equity
<p>Extreme volatility in the public market is forcing investors to once again rethink their exposure to private equity.</p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>As the US government forms partnerships with the private sector to boost employment and kick-start depressed regions, private equity fund managers have a chance to shine. </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>These are uncertain times for the eurozone. And what does this mean for private equity? </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Private equity managers can strategically execute “Material Adverse Change” clauses to renegotiate deals in their favour –though doing so brings significant reputational risk.</p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>There has always been churn in the fund placement business, but staff turnover in the current market is especially damaging given fierce competition for high quality mandates. </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Washington is once again – inevitably – focused on carry tax as a revenue raiser. Private equity professionals would have welcomed a more nuanced approach. </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Private equity in Turkey has been on the up for a few years now, without ever quite taking off. But stars seem to be aligning in its favour.</p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>UK opposition leader Ed Miliband singled out private equity this week as an example of 'bad business'. The argument may have been weak, but the sentiment is significant.</p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Brazilian pensions may become an integral stop on the private equity fundraising trail, but competition for their commitments will be fierce. </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>LPs are reporting a record number of fundraising extension requests – and may be toughening their stance on issues like ‘key man’ clauses as they make fewer and smaller commitments. </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
