Private Equity
<p><font face="Calibri">‘Traditional’ asset classes are expected to produce lackluster returns this year, highlighting once again the importance of private equity for investors to reach their overall returns objectives. </font> </p> <p> </p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>A recent survey at first glance might provide hope LPs would ramp up their commitments this year, but ultimately highlights how difficult fundraising is likely to remain.</p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Illinois' politicians have reacted to private equity-related press coverage with a decision to examine the investment risk being taken by the state's pension programmes. It's a reminder that partisan attacks on private equity are likely to lead to more than one committee meeting.</p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>The GP share of profits earned on LP capital is income and should be taxed accordingly.</p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>The UK-based buyout firm’s decision to give up on raising a fund and instead work on a deal-by-deal basis highlights the difficulties facing firms that can’t offer scale or specialisation.</p> <p> </p>
4 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Private equity groups are grappling with the issue of how to extend existing loans and source new ones in a macroeconomic environment that changes from week to week.</p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>The SEC is looking into how GPs mark their assets amid concern that trumped up valuations could be used in fundraising pitches. Its interest could help advance the discussion around the need for greater clarity around valuation methods. </p>
2 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>The most powerful argument against sustaining the status quo on taxing carried interest is the political one.</p>
4 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>Browsing through the winners of PEI’s 2011 awards, one thing becomes apparent: the winners are by and large firms with a demonstrable ability to operationally improve portfolio companies. </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
<p>GPs are struggling to live up to LPs' demands for ESG excellence. Some need to raise their game, quickly. </p> <p> </p>
3 min read · 29 January 2013
