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New regulations expected to slow China outbound deals are in fact paving the way for more cross-border buyout funds targeting government-favoured industries such as manufacturing.
LPs seem to have won the battle for lower management fees and carry, but hurdle rates are slowly falling.
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Just over half of LPs have experienced greater transparency from fund managers since 2015, a new report claims.
A commentary on the American Investment Council’s website criticised ILPA’s guidance on private equity’s use of subscription credit lines.
With the growth of private equity and the wall of money flowing in, managers are struggling with the ‘institutionalization’ of the asset class. Malcolm Pobjoy, Vistra’s group commercial director for North America, sets out what GPs need to do to deal with new investor demands
Funds engaging in sponsorless lending often point to more legwork as a way of justifying higher fees for a higher-risk product. However, the situation is not always straightforward.
Fund managers hold huge amounts of data and sensitive information, so tackling the sharp rise in cyber-crime is a priority. Zak Bentley finds out how to defend against an attack.
Ian Williams will be responsible for the firm’s relationship with investment consultants as well as developing its ESG strategy.
The financial technology firm has added AIFMD compliance capabilities to its platform.
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Dealmakers, fundraisers and industry representatives agree that Europe’s largest private equity market needs a clear path forward.