Claire Wilson
Claire Wilson is the editor of private funds management, PEI Media’s cross-asset class legal and compliance-focused title. Based in London, Claire produces and oversees content for privatefundsmanagement.net and the monthly magazine. Prior to joining PEI she covered European energy policy and regulation, and asset management.
Michael Mazzola recently retired as alternatives head at insurer MetLife.
In six months, FCA-regulated private equity firms could be required to record all phone calls that relate to ‘arranging a transaction.’
Quarterly reports to investors must be explicit on the use of subscription credit lines, while LPs must ask for data that discounts the impact of borrowed cash, the lobby group recommends.
Steven Peikin will work alongside Stephanie Avakian who has been acting director of the division since December.
Two private equity funds have adopted the blockchain so far this year. We find out how a tech-shy industry can benefit from the cutting edge.
Each EU member state has interpreted the marketing requirements of the directive differently, creating barriers to cross-border distribution, Brussels consultation told.
Carried interest will be taxed as capital gains, rather than at the higher rate of income, provided fund managers meet three conditions.
Firms should review whether capital from reinvestment or subscription credit lines should be included in IRR calculations.
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The number of private equity portfolio companies complying with the Walker Guidelines on transparency is dropping.
Chancellor Phillip Hammond remained tight lipped on private equity, but pointed to some small benefits for the industry.