June 2014 Issue


    Month: June
    Year: 2014

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    The electronic ties that bind(2)

    Our panel of IR experts discuss the role technology can play in enhancing the LP-GP relationship 

    First close conundrum

    Perceptions around first close incentives like fee discounts are evolving, leading GPs to rethink what types of sweeteners they’re offering to early bird investors.

    Tie-breakers

    With all the major criteria being equal, what are some of the smaller factors LPs use to select fund managers?

    Tales from the fundraising trail

    pfm examines three GPs who recently closed funds to learn the secrets of their success.

    Pressure points

    Recently PEI asked investors to rank the following issues around fees and terms in order of significance to their private equity portfolios as they looked ahead to 2014.

    Gaining an edge

    As investors continue to build a greater understanding of the private funds universe, a few new interesting trends are emerging.

    How to pick the best operating partners

    Operating partner selection is an undervalued practice in private equity, writes Christoph Lueneburger.

    Courtroom dramas

    GPs remain skeptical about contract enforceability in China. Are the recent moves to improve the reliability of the courts for foreign investors likely to change this?  

    Beating back the hackers

    We talk with StepStone compliance chief Jason Ment to gain a feel for how GPs should be thinking about a planned SEC cybersecurity sweep.

    Moose-hunting in the Arctic

    News and views too good not to share...

    The art of compliance storytelling

    News and views too good not to share...

    The value of success

    We challenge Deloitte valuations specialist Richard Bibby to value carry following changes to UK partnership law.