News & Analysis

PE Manager tracks third party service providers: Intralinks buys two of the three largest deal sourcing platforms; McGladrey creates private equity consulting role, and more.

Private equity firms operating in the UK have until next April to determine if they must participate in 'Phase 2' of the government's plan to reduce carbon emissions.

Martin Kúšik’s role at the evergreen fund will be taken over by partner Marek Dospiva and investment director Thomas von Werner, a few weeks after the firm opened its first office in Germany.

The private equity industry has found an ally in the US Chamber of Commerce, who is urging lawmakers to reconsider the controversial Volcker rule.

China’s regulators have yet to approve final details for the Qianhai currency hub, where qualified GPs can take advantage of liberalized cross-border RMB transactions.

Experts say non-EU fund managers that accept EU investor commitments may be able to avoid AIFM rules by relying on a reverse solicitation exemption, but warn doing so comes with its own legal complications.

The emerging manager-focused fund of funds is seeking damages for alleged racial discrimination and breach of contract by CalPERS, CIO Joe Dear and 20 individuals attached to the retirement system.

PE Manager tracks private equity lawyer moves: Dorsey & Whitney names one of its New York partners as co-chair of private equity; Clifford Chance loses its co-head of M&A in the Americas; and more.

Private equity firms and their portfolio companies have been given until 31 May to respond to FASB’s credit loss reporting proposal.

What risks are posed to fund managers as a result of increased volatility in the currency markets? And what steps can be taken to protect against them? John Kinnell of HiFM answers your questions.