Private Equity
Firms foresee permanent change to their operating models as a result of the pandemic, and their focus has shifted from employee productivity to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
4 min read · 02 February 2021
Look for ‘muted but stable’ salaries and bonuses this year, says one recruiter following the publication of two reports into compensation.
3 min read · 01 February 2021
The past 12 months have shone a new light on what it means to be a responsible investor. Here are the ESG themes set to pick up steam in 2021.
7 min read · 31 January 2021
PEI Media’s Spotlight podcast was downloaded more than 56,000 times this year, with discussions ranging from the pandemic to diversity to when and how to build an in-house IR team.
2 min read · 28 December 2020
Private equity embraced remote working this year, though its long-term impact on the industry gives some a cause for concern.
2 min read · 21 December 2020
Young executives identified as future leaders will emerge from 2020 more experienced because of the unique challenges they faced.
2 min read · 21 December 2020
The onset of the coronavirus presented a vital question to private equity managers – should they accept state support or not?
2 min read · 16 December 2020
The $60bn pension has faced pressure from a labor union over PAI's handling of labor issues at a portfolio company rocked by the covid pandemic.
4 min read · 14 December 2020
From Blackstone to Eurazeo to Partners Group, PE firms and their executives stepped up in response to the pandemic, forgoing salaries, setting up employee assistance funds and shifting capital to pandemic response companies.
3 min read · 14 December 2020
Nearly one-third of LPs also plan to remedy liquidity shortfalls by selling assets or taking on new credit facilities, according to the latest Coller Barometer.
2 min read · 07 December 2020