Pros talk hybrid funds; SEC shakeup; Apex appoints US lead

Are hybrid funds the future of private equity? Yes and no, say experts; SEC announces DOE shakeup; Apex Group looks to US expansion with lead hire.

Fund structuring: At a webinar held by IQ-EQ, experts discussed whether increasing demand for hybrid funds pointed to a future dominance of the structure in private equity. They also noted various considerations in setting one up.

SEC: The acting director of examinations is leaving his post. Carl Ayers of affiliate publication Regulatory Compliance Watch has more details.

Fund admin: As part of its US expansion, Apex Group has appointed a new head of US. Jen Banzaca reports the details.

Email prepared by Graham Bipppart