Regulation

Experts predict more private equity managers will use the new ILP structure to access European investors.

The American Investment Council's new chair says growing membership, notably among private credit firms, is a priority as the group aims to educate others about the private equity industry and its impact on business.

States want beneficial owners on Form D.

Led by a Democratic majority, the new Commission is likely to take a different tack on private funds under Gary Gensler than under his predecessor. Compliance pros tell us what funds can do to stay on the SEC’s good side.

New guidelines clear away a web of no-action letters and provide new guidance, possibly opening up the opportunity for private funds to innovate, but coming with their own complexities.

For private equity, the turbulence of the past 12 months will inform case studies and playbooks for years to come.

The industry remains poised on the cusp of inevitable reform, despite a generally positive view of the political landscape.

Of the 16 registered private funds that faced discipline this year, only one disclosed a pending SEC enforcement matter in advance.