April 2007 Issue

A hybrid fund requires a complex administrative tact to maximize the performance of both the liquid and illiquid aspects of the vehicle. 

As private equity real estate funds evolve, they will increasingly need the ‘guts’ to be considered sustainable companies. 

London-listed private equity giant 3i Group has built a technology platform that reflects its ever-growing scale. 

GPs have long relied on technology to streamline their back office, but today’s vendors are offering software to improve their front office as well. 

Firms can grow out of their technology like they do their office space. Selecting the right solution for each era of growth requires asking all the right questions. 

The IT role encompasses much more than fixing broken Blackberries and setting up computers. Meet private equity’s unsung heroes—the chief information officers. 

Thanks to IPOs, Simpson Thacher is seeing greater revenue through two big clients. 

Streamlined operations, bigger deals and a global focus have helped Intel Capital become a leader in the venture capital industry. 

Securing a private equity firm’s data requires sophisticated technology and five minutes of every executive’s time. 

The Dutch central bank is keeping a close eye on alternative investment firms. 

PEIGG has released updated guidelines on fair market valuation for the private equity industry in accordance with FASB 157. Some practitioners question the value of more stringent standards. 

A recent US Congressional hearing on hedge funds hints at the regulatory tone for the buyout industry. 

Recent take-private approaches in the UK have heightened focus on the Takeover Panel. 

The BVCA has responded to the latest word from the FSA on listing rules for investment entities by noting progress and keeping its fingers crossed. 

Should US lawmakers characterize carried interest as ordinary income, GPs would face a steep tax hike. Little wonder the mere rumor causes such a commotion.