Editors view

Blackstone’s Tokyo TV debut marks a new dawn for PE brand building

A novel marketing campaign in Japan underscores the growing recognition that PE’s historic aversion to the spotlight will no longer cut the mustard.

PE continues to break glass ceilings

Female representation in the private equity industry is growing, though the journey towards parity is ongoing.

Private equity prepares for battle in its pivot towards defence

Reputational risk and a lack of fund opportunities are just two of the blockades investors must be equipped for.

Are LPs really in the dark when it comes to fund charges?

Fees in private equity can be complex and complicated, and LPs are right to verify charges with their managers.

Trump’s latest crusade could help grease the IPO route for PE exits

Reinvigorating capital markets with a lower reporting burden for listed companies could in turn help unblock private equity’s clogged exit pipeline.

The public sector can’t do it alone

The UK government expects to work more closely with the PE industry as the gap between its desire for growth and ability to spur it has widened.

The bar has risen for LP cheques when it comes to risk

Investment woes in a far flung market reiterate the pressure on GPs to showcase their diligence credentials at a time when many LPs have less tolerance for risk.

Secondaries’ phenomenal growth masks underlying pain points

Private equity managers are flocking to the secondaries market, but success in buyouts doesn’t automatically guarantee an easy ride.

Economics will require careful navigating in PE’s 401(k) rush

There can be as many as three layers of fees in structures that give 401(k) participants exposure to private investments.

PE’s penchant for PIK should set alarm bells ringing

An uptick in deferred interest payments and covenant breaches could signal underlying health problems among private equity portfolios.