Yolanda Bobeldijk

Convincing portfolio companies of the importance of ESG remains challenging in emerging markets, according to research from CDC Group. 

As private equity attracts more critical attention, it must do a better job of highlighting its positive impact on the wider economy to avoid further regulation, an Investec study suggests.

BVCA director general Tim Hames (pic) has slammed the latest attack on private equity's tax arrangements, and warned that removing the tax exemption in question would threaten foreign investment into the UK.

Using a common LPA provision, Apax will ask its investors for permission to invest certain recycled capital as well as various reserves.

Unite has called for taxation reform for private equity-backed business, as well as an investigation into KKR-backed Alliance Boots, which it claims has avoided at least £1.12bn in tax.

Team stability is often considered one of the key ingredients GPs need to create a successful firm. However, according to fresh research, staff turnover at fund level is actually good for performance.

The Guy Hands-led firm asked investors for more time to divest its 2002-vintage Fund II, a request underscoring a growing trend in the industry.

Private equity groups in Sweden - who have attracted some bad press in recent years - are trying to improve their image via a self-imposed code of practice.

The Dutch government may surprise some by capping variable pay at financial institutions at 20%, a measure that would be out of step with other EU jurisdictions' remuneration rules.

HarbourVest managing director George Anson plans to encourage openness and transparency among the trade body's LP members.