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Private equity CFOs who are registered as CPAs in New York State will have to register with the state by 26 July, and must fulfill continuing education requirements.
Now that it appears likely that private equity and venture capital firms will have to register as investment advisors in the US, proposed changes to RIA custody rules should capture their attention
A recent court case signals that the SEC intends to pursue fraud cases more aggressively, seeking relief from the business partners of the plaintiff
The US banking system needs capital, but private equity is still sitting on the sidelines. What can be changed on the regulatory front to lure them back in?
Five bright ideas for cutting down on technology spending at your firm.
Tech-focused buyout firm Ventizz Capital brought its management consultants in-house this year, saving money and creating a better alignment of incentives.
Given the complex economic and legal relationships among partners, reducing senior staff can be a tricky proposition
The US's Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility could be good opportunity for credit investors, and a boon for portfolio companies in the commercial finance space. But private equity firms need to know what they're getting into before they participate in the programme.
As the spectre of LP defaults looms larger, Guy Hands'Terra Firma has attempted to get ahead of the issue by buying out LPs from its 2007 fund.
In response to a chorus of critics, and the prodding of the SEC, the FASB will issue new guidance on the use of fair value accounting.
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