A lack of resources is hampering the effectiveness of the UK Serious Fraud Office, according to Transparency International, which also noted risks to the global anti-corruption battle in the US.
Preserving electronic documents and communications is proving to be a difficult task for compliance officers, according to a recent survey.
Former Bain Capital portfolio company employees lashed out at Mitt Romney and Bain Capital in remarks at the Democratic convention, blaming the firm for lay-offs and bankruptcies.
Exit specialists Bluebox strengthens its team, pension funds now have access to an online asset manager network and fund administrator HedgeServ launches a Form PF reporting solution.
How to keep regulators happy...
A high percentage of companies in Asia and Europe welcome the idea of a standard corporate tax rate used globally; a goal unlikely to find support from private equity firms utilising offshore domiciles.
Despite a rash of negative ads regarding his time at Bain, Mitt Romney referred with pride to his record at the private equity firm while accepting the Republican nomination for US president.
Many of the largest US private equity firms have reportedly been caught up in a probe over management fee conversions, which can reduce the tax they pay by up to 20 percent.
Thailand’s financial regulator has proposed a tax break for private equity firms that invest in government-supported businesses.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is soliciting public comment after backing the rule that will allow GPs to market their funds freely.
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