Private Funds CFO NY Forum: Sighs of relief
In this podcast, PEI Group reporters discuss takeaways from the 2026 Private Funds CFO Forum in New York, including how Washington’s pressure on the industry has eased, and how private funds should seize the moment.
Introducing 2026’s New York Forum
Private Funds CFO's Kellie Green and Graham Bippart outline some of the keynotes and panel discussions taking place at this year's event.
Meet the New Faces of Finance 2026
The new generation of financial talent is leaving its mark on the private funds sector.
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The news and views from 2025’s CFO Forum in New York
Catching up on the top trends identified by industry leaders at our latest CFO gathering.
Meet the New Faces of Finance 2025
The next generation of finance talent is turning heads as it makes its mark on the private funds industry.
On the minds of the New Faces of Finance
Our rising stars share their thoughts on the finance trends in private markets.
Q&A with Private Funds CFO Network head Christine Tamms
Bringing together the most influential financial and operations leaders in private markets.
Insights 2025: Belief in fundraising is defiantly optimistic
Many CFOs remain confident that they can raise more than ever, despite the grueling conditions that have characterized fundraising over the past year.
Private funds on parole
With the striking down of the SEC’s proposed rules and the arrival of the second Trump administration, managers expect a friendlier regime in 2025, but there are still regulatory challenges ahead.
The changing role of the CFO
Private markets CFOs are increasingly taking the strategic lead at a management company, fund and even portfolio company level.
Aligning with next generation talent
Despite Trump declaring war on diversity, private markets firms increasingly believe that diverse perspectives breed outperformance.
CSC on scaling for credit complexity
The private credit boom finds managers diversifying into multiple business lines, but that causes operational complexity, according to Marshall Saffer, managing director, fund services at CSC.
Redefining the role of private equity CFOs & COOs
Fundraising, AI and cybersecurity topped the agenda at our 2024 New York Forum as delegates pondered the multiple challenges facing the modern CFO. By Tom Auchterlonie, Jennifer Banzaca, Graham Bippart and Graeme Kerr
Staying still in cybersecurity means falling behind
Private equity firms must continually evolve their cyberdefenses as criminals up the ante in their bid to exploit vulnerabilities.
Introducing the New Faces of Finance 2024
Meet the next generation of up-and-coming private funds finance talent.
On the minds of the New Faces of Finance
We asked a handful of this year’s next-gen leaders for their thoughts on the future of the private funds industry.
Q&A with Private Funds CFO’s Chris Tamms
Private Funds CFO Network head Chris Tamms explains what makes our professional network so attractive.
An integrated approach to outsourcing
GPs may appreciate the value of outsourcing, but they want service options that are integrated with their own operations as possible.
Navigating the new subscription finance market
A banking crisis coupled with a hike in interest rates has significantly altered the rules of engagement for capital call facilities.
CSC on prioritizing approaches to the Private Fund Adviser Rules
With the arrival of the SEC’s new rules, fund managers should focus their compliance efforts on three core priorities, say Anne Anquillare and Chris Patton of CSC.
On the minds of the CFOs that helped shape private equity
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of our New York Forum, last year we named the CFOs that had done the most to transform the CFO role. Six of them tell us how they view their role in 2024.
Insights 2024: Fundraising hits hard times
Firms are extending timelines and moderating targets as they navigate a difficult fundraising environment.
What generative AI means for private equity
Just how are different firms approaching the threats and opportunities posed by ChatGPT?
How to tackle today’s talent crunch
Recruiting and retention retains a systemic approach that offers creative ways to develop the next generation of star employees.
Fund leaders gear up for 2024
Members of our rapidly growing Private Funds CFO Network share their market predictions for the year ahead.
