June 2013 Issue

We provide some odds on how likely, or in what fashion, the US will make its decision to adopt international financial reporting standards.

The French President has announced plans to introduce a more favorable capital gains regime, using a rebate system linked to the length of the asset's holding period.

The European Commission is tinkering its takeover rules to reduce reporting costs for private equity firms and others.

Russell Golden has taken over the chairman role as the US continues to harmonize its accounting standards with the international community.

Fewer dealmakers are leaking sensitive information to outsiders for fear of endangering transactions, research reveals.

Debevoise & Plimpton partner Andrew Ceresney will co-lead the agency’s enforcement arm.

A senior SEC lawyer has raised the worrying possibility that some private equity firms may need to register as broker-dealers.

The European Commission has received a letter from five of the largest European economies detailing a FATCA-style tax agreement.

How does Europe’s private equity trade body plan to address upcoming rulemaking? The EVCA’s public affairs director Michael Collins provides some insights.

Compliance professionals are making use of industry conferences and peer networking to keep abreast of all the recent industry rulemaking, but strategies can drift across firm sizes.

Investors are looking to negotiate stronger key man clauses and GP removal rights, among other terms, observe industry sources.

GPs should clearly define the terms of its relationship with limited partner advisory committees to ensure the most effective collaboration when a fund faces the unexpected.

A funds lawyer, investor relations head and placement agent recently gathered in midtown Manhattan to discuss how firms should engage the LP community.

GPs need to ensure their non-compete covenants are enforceable to protect the firm from departing dealmakers.

The Private Company Council has agreed three amendments to US accounting standards that are designed to improve financial reporting for private equity firms and portfolio companies.

An EVCA report has hinted how various EU countries will reform their local marketing regimes once the pan-EU marketing directive takes effect.