Exits need to be carefully planned by fund managers when considering an investment, writes David Walker of global law firm Clifford Chance.
Dörte Höppner, Secretary General of the European Venture Capital Association, talks to PEM about the association’s key regulatory priorities in 2012.
Despite the higher capital charges, European insurers say they plan to increase their private equity investments under the Solvency II framework as a way of capturing yield.
The latest FATCA proposals take some measured steps to address industry concerns, but compliance will undoubtedly remain a burden. However, GPs in some tax-transparent jurisdictions look set to have it easier than most.
President Barack Obama has made his annual carried interest tax proposal at a time of increased media scrutiny over GP pay.
The massive California pension plan is the latest LP to explore a separately managed account with its GPs as a way of achieving more favourable terms and conditions.
LPs in Doughty Hanson’s funds swiftly granted the firm permission to continue investments after the unexpected death of founder Nigel Doughty last Saturday.
Hogan Lovells lays claim to playing a part in the first ever leveraged buyout of a UK law firm, while Reed Smith continues to poach SJ Berwin talent as private equity practices look to strengthen their teams.
The Institutional Limited Partners Association has selected Cambridge Associates to help create a new private equity performance benchmark designed specifically for ILPA members.
The SEC's increased interest in private equity firms' track records could lead to a more standardised approach in how fund performance is reported and marketed.
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