David Snow

The newly unveiled PEI 300 ranks Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area as the largest private equity direct investment programme in the world, just ahead of Carlyle and KKR. The 300 firms on the list have collectively raised less capital over the past five years than in previous years’ rankings.

An invitation-only gathering of government leaders, academics and senior private equity industry professionals Tuesday in Belgium is part of a planned long-term effort to assess the impact of private equity on the global economy.

The handful of major firms backing the Private Equity Council will open membership to other GPs, including small firms that may make a better impression on Capitol Hill.

The placement vet believes GPs should share the firm, just like him.

David Snow explores why some GPs are so freaked out over a set of guidelines.

Warburg Pincus is busy re-establishing a Latin American office in Sao Paulo.

The former Merrill Lynch head of private equity fund origination says an expected rise in fundraising will benefit CP Eaton.

The various placement ‘bans’ may be softened, but fundraisers must better police their own market, writes David Snow.

Pantheon’s sale highlights a sensitive issue for investors, who want their fund managers focused, incentivised and free from parental apron strings, writes David Snow.

The head of the US arm of one of the largest private equity firms in the world said Friday the LP-friendly principles are worthy of support but will likely be modified.