Private Equity

Coronavirus

EY annual survey: Permanent change in PE afoot

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

How will the pandemic affect your pay?

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

Four key trends in ESG

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

Story of the Year: PEI’s most-downloaded podcasts of 2020

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

Story of the Year: Private equity works from home

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

Story of the Year: Trial by fire for Future 40

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

Story of the Year: The double-edged sword of state aid

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

Two LACERA board members support not re-upping with PAI Partners

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

Story of the Year: PE firms donate $100m-plus to help those hurt by virus

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

Pandemic spurs LPs to change tack on co-investments – Coller Capital

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

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