Private Equity
The Carlyle Equity Opportunity Fund II closed on its hard-cap, surpassing its initial $2bn target.
1 min read · 01 February 2016
In response to proposed regulations that would limit the tax deductibility of interest payments and expand union rights, industry trade body NVP is encouraging private equity firms to speak up in defense of the industry.
3 min read · 01 February 2016
In a trading update Oakley Capital Investments said it has made a €250m commitment to the vehicle, which will have a hard-cap of €750m.
2 min read · 01 February 2016
2 min read · 29 January 2016
Cybercrime, outdated financial tech, regulatory scrutiny and LP demands were just a few of the crucial industry issues explored at PEI’s CFOs and COOs Forum this week.
3 min read · 29 January 2016
The launch marks the industry’s first attempt to standardise fee reporting, it said.
1 min read · 29 January 2016
At the end of 2015, the global firm reported $79.7 billion in dry powder, of which $37.4 billion was attributable to private equity.
2 min read · 29 January 2016
Tim Jones will remain an advisor to the secondaries firm, which last month held a final close on more than $7bn for Fund VII.
2 min read · 29 January 2016
A new platform created by CEPRES calculates the beta risk of individual private equity investments to help investors balance their portfolios.
2 min read · 29 January 2016
As the Tokyo-based Advantage Partners continues to seek commitments for its pan-Asian and fifth Japan buyout funds, co-founder Taisuke Sasanuma sees a challenging fundraising year ahead for firms but plenty of buyout deals. <br />
2 min read · 29 January 2016