Regulation

Remember that other huge market disrupting force causing uncertainty for the UK PE industry in everything from portfolio companies to fundraising?

President Trump's Department of Labor has instituted new rules that many see as a blow to the growing environmental, social and governance investment models.

Under a 'blue wave' scenario, progressive politicians like Elizabeth Warren would have more power to target aspects of the financial system they have consistently criticised, including private equity.

Smith will pay his penalty and back taxes, and then should get on with the business of running and growing Vista, several LPs told Buyouts.

Schroder Adveq is one of the latest western firms to benefit from Shanghai's QFLP programme, which provides access to a market that has until now proved elusive for international LPs.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has ended a month-long consultation period on what it says will be one of the world’s most competitive tax treatments for carry.

Investment in the region shows signs of growing geographical diversification.

A divided SEC has widened the definition of accredited investors, another tentative step to bring more retail investors into the private funds market.

The proposed bill will likely become law in early 2021 and will likely affect private equity investment activity into the UK, write lawyers from Akin Gump.

PEI's interactive chart takes a look at some markets beyond the US that permit defined contribution plans to invest in private equity, and the regulations governing their participation.