How to reduce the cost of forex hedging
Michael Slain, co-head of Investec's European Funds group, discusses the heightened need for FX hedging and how private funds can do it without breaking the bank.
Blackstone’s investment in BC Partners is about more than hard capital
The London-based private equity firm picked the New York giant to be a minority shareholder for the soft benefits it brings as well.
Brookfield’s PE head on the firm’s approach to leverage
The firm tries to secure non-recourse financing, long-term maturities and little-to-no financial maintenance covenants, said Cyrus Madon on an earnings call last week.
Section 101 under the microscope: the liability ‘poison pill’
The Stop Wall Street Looting Act proposes to make private equity sponsors liable for portfolio company debts. We ask three CFOs for their reactions.
How KKR uses credit facilities
On its Q2 earnings call, KKR CFO Bill Janetschek detailed the way the firm handles credit facilities
The operational challenges of hybrid funds
Managers are pushing the innovation envelope, but what are the operational implications of introducing a semi-liquid wrapper to illiquid assets, asks CITCO's Sam Metland?
Blackstone C-corp conversion in full effect
The firm has been introducing itself to a new set of investors through an ‘extensive roadshow over several weeks’.
Wednesday: The direction of travel for credit line use
GPs are being pulled in different directions over the use of subscription credit facilities; we gathered four experts to plot the way forward.
The great sub line debate
Even with more transparency and understanding, the proper use of subscription credit facilities is still a point of contention.
Tuesday: Interest you in a slice of pref?
Preferred equity is becoming a more common part of the private equity fund manager's toolkit; here is what you need to know.
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