Regulation

Industry bodies and heavyweights such as David Rubenstein have urged governments to grant private equity access to public funds.

From France to Poland to the UK, check out how governments are strengthening screening rules on assets deemed essential for security and public order in light of covid-19.

All foreign transactions will be subject to FIRB review, a process that will now take six months instead of 30 days.

Although public market volatility doesn't have to weigh heavily on companies' December NAVs, GPs ignore it at their peril.

The private equity giant has said its business could be damaged by allegations of improper conduct or press speculation – whether valid or not.

The recent enactment of CFIUS’s FIRRMA 2018 included updates and clarifications to the regulation. But it will still have firms visiting their lawyers for advice more often, and the list of transaction types covered is likely to increase.

Law firm Stephenson Harwood's Gabriel Boghossian and Sarah de Ste Croix outline three points of contention and practical steps to ensure effective LPAC operations.

As the European Commission seeks to update AIFMD, Cyril Demaria of Wellershoff & Partners urges the sector to come up with counter-proposals for the sake of the industry and economic growth.

Richard Hope, who was promoted to the top position last week, said greater understanding of the 'black box' of private equity is crucial.

Raising capital in multiple jurisdictions can bring challenges, warns one operating chief.