Regulation

While the world is often transfixed by political developments, private equity shrugs off the drama.

The Sullivan & Cromwell private equity partner will succeed Mary Jo White as head of the US regulatory agency.

Panellists at the 2017 Milken conference such as Blackstone's Tony James said financial regulation has choked growth in recent years, while China Investment Corporation noted policy affected direct investment.

The government will propose legislation that will see alternative investments made by Danish pension funds ‘done in a proper way’

Funds are using a range of valuation methodologies for unicorn companies, raising a red flag for the regulator.

Introducing sister publication Infrastructure Investor’s Emerging Markets Forum on Monday in Berlin, the former Mexican leader was critical of Donald Trump’s policies and said Mexico’s energy reforms are an example of how to open a market closed to private investment.

The firm wants to take advantage of the AIFMD passport which allows it to market funds in Europe.

Chancellor Phillip Hammond remained tight lipped on private equity, but pointed to some small benefits for the industry.

ACG ex-vice president of public policy says there are opportunities for discussions in US Congress on private equity this year.

The billionaire turnaround investor becomes the first private equity industry professional to join the Trump cabinet.