Brian Bonilla

30% of professionals said that their vesting schedule lasts more than five years, according to a survey by Heidrick and Struggles.

57 percent of investment professionals saw an increase in salary from 2017 to 2018.

Steep costs are likely one reason the valuation process is kept in-house at PE firms more than any other back office function.

One of the guide’s authors expect it to help improve the valuation process and be useful for regulators and auditors.

The Enforcement Division has lost 10 percent of its staff over a two-year period.

A recent report by McKinsey found that larger firms generally hired more staff amid a pick-up in reporting demand from investors.

The survey — produced in partnership with PEF Services, Pepper Hamilton and WithumSmith+Brown — covers transparency issues, the GP-LP dynamic, and SEC exams.

Political stability is healthy for the economy, Delos Capital’s Sanjay Sanhoee says

Ballots are set for November 6, and firms are reminding their employees about rules relating to campaign contributions.

They should be working to help drive growth, improve EBITDA and maximize exit value, according to consultants.