Private Equity
A new, new tax compromise makes carried interest even more legit.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The departure of TPG Capital’s top man in China highlights an unsustainable emphasis placed on key men.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Linklaters' Elizabeth Ward answers our questions on disclosure requirements, leverage restrictions and ‘third country’ rules in the differing AIFM drafts being negotiated.
8 min read · 05 January 2013
A new transparency initiative from Texas Teachers puts a spotlight on the US’ anachronistic ban on ‘general solicitation’, writes David Snow.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Elizabeth Seeger, head of KKR's green portfolio programme, discusses the initiative on the sidelines of the PEI Responsible Investment Forum in London.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
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, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Capital Dynamics' David Scaysbrook, speaking on the sidelines of the PEI Responsible Investment Forum in London, expects the quality of environmental, social and governance policies to become a core GP selection point.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Executives from Carlyle, APG, Doughty Hanson, Robeco and the EDF spoke to PEO about issues including how to interpret the 'S' in ESG.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
GPs under pressure to deploy capital are easy prey for asset-touting M&A bankers, writes Philip Borel.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Ever-growing fund sizes can put pressure on GPs to invest in bigger deals, which can lead to strategy drift, and generally lower returns, writes Mike Chalfen.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
