Compliance & Regulation

Recent modifications to the US-Canada tax convention mean more opportunities for US private equity investments in Canada, but significant tax risks exist for the unwary.

It's not enough to know about UBIT – unrelated business income tax can influence decisions limited partners make in the US. Here are some ways to think about, and minimize, UBIT.

Given how many countries are currently reviewing the tax status of private equity, offshore jurisdictions are poised to continue their substantial role in the industry. Here's a review of the states of tax law in some of the more popular offshore destinations for the asset class.

Amid the chorus of opinions on the taxation of carried interest in the US, PEI Manager hosts the definitive debate between two US tax experts with opposing views on the issue.

General Counsel & Compliance OfficerDuke Street CapitalLondon, UK

Weil Gotshal followed its private equity clients all the way to Asia, first in Shanghai, and now Hong Kong.

FRONTLINE 2008-01-01 Staff Writer JPMorgan opens office in StockholmJPMorgan has announced the opening of an office in Stockholm to expand its investment banking and equities franchises in the Nordic region and to underscore its commitment to these markets. The office will be l

A good relationship with your LP base begins with keeping people's names straight, which can be challenging in a market with massive turnover.

The private equity behemoth has hired its first general counsel, HR chief and information chief, as it leases additional Manhattan real estate for certain ‘administrative functions.’

The new service opens up a treasure trove of historic returns private equity information.