Claire Wilson

pfm shines a light on the unsung back-office heroes who keep investors, regulators and partners happy by working hard behind the scenes.

A private equity manager and his SEC compliance officer are the stars of a new television comedy.

April Evans, partner, chief financial officer and chief compliance officer of Monitor Clipper Partners, was given the pfm Leadership Award at the PEI CFOs and CCOs Forum in January. Ahead of the presentation, pfm discussed her outlook for the industry, how things have changed since she started out and how women can put themselves in the driving seat for a career in private funds management.

Belief that the Trump administration will be positive for private fund managers has plummeted over the past 12 months, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic in 2018.

CFOs are prioritizing operational efficiency, according to the fifth annual EY private equity survey.

CFOs are prioritizing operational efficiency, according to the fifth annual EY private equity survey.

A April Evans, partner, chief financial officer and chief compliance officer of Monitor Clipper Partners, was given the pfm Leadership Award at the PEI CFOs and CCOs Forum in January. Ahead of the presentation, pfm discussed her outlook for the industry, how things have changed since she started out and how women can put themselves in the driving seat for a career in private funds management.

The three entities each spent more than $1.5 million trying to influence US government policy in 2017.

As the industry matures, some of its iconic founders are addressing the future of their firms – and how to keep their legacies alive.

The tax reform bill passed at the end of 2017 leaves private fund managers wondering what will befall them, but for now, there are short-term issues to deal with.