News & Analysis

David Snow explains why Goldman’s huge principal investment area will remain safely in-house.

Limited partners are planning big increases in their exposure to Asian private equity, a preference primarily dictated by the continued attractiveness of China and India.

The 'Volcker Rule's' impact on private equity may not be felt until 2022, and its main effect could be to reduce banks' co-investment in alternative vehicles.

SBI Holdings and Jefferies Group will establish a $150m private equity fund focused on the US and a $50m vehicle for investments in Asia.

Investment decisions require ongoing due diligence. By Yuliya Oryol at Nossaman and Jeremy Wolfson, CIO of Los Angeles Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan

The Japanese manufacturing company’s pension fund, which manages 87 billion yen of assets, is reportedly planning to target domestic and international real estate investments for the first time since 2006.

Linklaters' Elizabeth Ward answers our questions on disclosure requirements, leverage restrictions and ‘third country’ rules in the differing AIFM drafts being negotiated.

Roger Faxon, CEO of EMI’s publishing division, will take the reins of the whole company, following Terra Firma's £105m injection earlier this month to appease lenders.

Will more capital calls mean more LP defaults this year?

In the wake of the financial crisis, the private equity industry is undergoing tentative recovery and the initial phases of structural evolution. In this environment, limited partners are demanding new transparency, robust systems and scalable global solutions. Third-party administrators will play a critical role.By George Sullivan and Iain Stokes of State Street