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Trump remains committed to ending the carried interest loophole

White House Economic Advisor Gary Cohn reaffirmed Trump's position despite the administration's tax reform framework making no mention of it.

1 min read · 28 September 2017

Capital Dynamics raising first direct lending vehicle

The Swiss firm is targeting senior secured loans, but it will also make investments further down the capital stack such as mezzanine debt and of an opportunistic nature, such as rescue financings.

2 min read · 28 September 2017

PSERS lowers private markets allocation target

The $53bn US pension has raised its credit investments target against a drop in its real estate and private markets allocations, which includes private equity investments.

1 min read · 27 September 2017

L Catterton-backed dental-implant company ClearChoice explores sale

L Catterton-backed dental-implant provider ClearChoice Holdings LLC is on the auction block, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The company expects 2017 EBITDA of $50 million-plus. Goldman is offering sell-side advice.

2 min read · 26 September 2017

Mnuchin: a friend of private markets

The Treasury Secretary will soon unveil the administration’s new tax plan, which is likely to keep the carry interest tax unchanged.

2 min read · 26 September 2017

Brightwood Capital Advisors raises $1.2bn

<p> The New York-headquartered firm held a first close for its latest debt fund.</p> <p> </p>

1 min read · 22 September 2017

No excuses for massaging the truth

The SEC has found numerous incidents of firms breaking its Advertising Rule; it has to stop.

3 min read · 21 September 2017

Harvard endowment posts ‘disappointing’ results

The $36bn fund reported strong private equity returns after implementing an 'aggressive' restructuring plan in December.

2 min read · 21 September 2017

Trivest raises $600m

<p><em>The private investment firm continues to target its core sectors with the close of its twelfth fund.</em></p>

1 min read · 21 September 2017

Which LPs could be affected by the Toys R Us collapse?

The toy retailer – owned by KKR, Bain Capital and Vornado – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.

2 min read · 20 September 2017

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