February 2018 Issue

The next 12 months are set to transform the valuations landscape for alternative investment funds.

Foley & Lardner partners Greg Husisian and Todd Boudreau, and associate Kevin McNiff, analyze where the administration has left the industry

LPs are calling for improved governance structures within funds, including better transparency on fees and performance calculations, according to data from Vistra.

pfm shines a light on the unsung back-office heroes who keep investors, regulators and partners happy by working hard behind the scenes.

Private equity firms know first-hand how human capital can drive returns, so many are hiring their first chief talent officer. But staffing the role requires a clear set of priorities

Laying the groundwork for a firm’s future involves many of the same factors for both private equity and private debt groups, but credit has nuances of its own to consider.

Rebecca Fuller, a director at fund valuation advisor Duff & Phelps, speaks to pfm about developing the firm’s women’s network and working towards achieving her ultimate goal