News & Analysis

Private equity real estate fund managers in Europe have had no single voice to argue against the worst elements of the EU’s AIFM directive. They may repent at leisure.

The New York-based firm, which is preparing to raise its third fund, may seek out a large investor to buy a stake in its management company and anchor its fundraise.

The European Association for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Funds says work on the forthcoming regulation affecting alternative fund managers will be a priority for the organisation this year.

Placement agent Alfred Villalobos has accused California’s attorney general of trying to ‘deprive’ him of the means to support himself and prepare a defense.

Barclays Private Equity will only spin out from its banking parent once fundraising for its fourth fund is well underway.

The crafters of the AIFM have good intentions, but they must be shown that key proposals of this directive benefit no one and may create a Kafkaesque business environment, writes David Snow.

The House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday on a second bill that would change tax rates on carried interest – one that is somewhat less draconian, but also permanent.

Two versions of the controversial AIFM ‘third country’ rule are being considered in the EU. Neither are good news for US and other non-EU fundraisers, but one version is a real dead end.

What stepped up enforcement of the prohibitions on interlocking directorates means for private equity firms. By Robert B. Bell of Kaye Scholer

John Barber of Bridgepoint examines the team risk issues pertaining to private equity investing. An excerpt from PEI Media's new book: The Definitive Guide to Risk Management in Private Equity: A comprehensive intelligence source for investors, fund managers and professionals who need to manage risk.