Jenna Gottlieb

Although venture funds are exempt from registering with the SEC under the Dodd-Frank Act, determining the definition of venture capital proved tricky, writes Jenna Gottlieb.

Baring Private Equity Partners Asia is targeting commitments of $1.75bn for Baring Asia Private Equity Fund V.

Henry Morris will pay $19m and accept a permanent ban from the securities industry in New York State as part of his guilty plea in New York’s pay-to-play pension investigation.

Assuming no surprises from the Council, the directive’s text will then become a legally binding act sometime early next year, writes Jenna Gottlieb.

The former political consultant’s reported plea comes on the heels of news that Steve Rattner is close to a deal with the SEC.

Following an internal audit this summer, Kentucky Retirement Systems is facing a review by Kentucky’s state auditor over its use of placement agents.

The New York-based law firm has added partner Louis Hernandez to its 70-member private equity practice.

The private equity community breathed a sigh of relief as the European Parliament passed language allowing for the much debated passport rules to be included in the AIFM directive. However, some key challenges remain, writes Jenna Gottlieb.

Australian private equity firms flush with unspent capital have been growing more active, with new investments growing by 14%. Fundraising remains muted.

Australian private equity firms flush with unspent capital have been growing more active, with new investments growing by 14%. Fundraising remains muted.