November 2014 Issue

The US boasted the largest project in the third quarter, helping it to the top of the country table and increasing the dominance of the energy sector

The high-profile bankruptcy remains mired in legal controversy

The post-election optimism is holding strong in India — but confusion still reigns about the size of GP population, and LPs still want to see capital returned

LPs are increasingly asking for co-investment, with GPs seemingly keen to oblige. But how real is the opportunity in Asia Pacific?

Are local firms better suited to the peculiarities of doing deals in the Middle East?

Despite the volatile political situation, investors still seem to see substantial opportunities in Israel — particularly in growth capital

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has launched an iPad app to provide LPs with easier access to their fund data

What can private equity firms learn from Electra Partners’ tussle with investor Edward Bramson?

Having a clear and transparent valuation process is the best way to keep investors and regulators happy

Several US public pensions have come under fire lately for their alternative investments. But a look at the private equity returns generated by the best-performing systems makes it pretty obvious why their peers are still ramping up their allocations

Bad news for our buyout guy as his espionage is set to become uncovered

Four senior industry professionals tell Thomas Duffell how they like to assess job seekers   

At a time when regulators are taking a much closer interest in fees and expenses, our exclusive industry-wide benchmarking survey reveals exactly how GPs are splitting costs with investors and portfolio companies

A group of big LPs have been lobbying big corporates to appoint more women to their boards. GPs should take note

The private equity recruitment market is as competitive as ever — but operating partners are currently at the top of many GPs’ wish-lists

Scandinavia remains one of the most popular markets in Europe, although the regulatory and political environment means it is not the easiest place for GPs to operate

At a recent LP meeting, Carlyle Group used 'smart' name badges to track LPs' movements

This summer, ECI raised half a billion pounds for its new fund in just a few months. What is it that the firm’s global LP base sees in this apparently unassuming UK group?

BlackRock hires former Olympic swimming medallist Stephan Caron

First Round attends the Frieze Art Fair with Deutsche Bank

At a recent industry event, insiders predicted a bright future for the secondaries market