Fundraising

David Snow explores why some GPs are so freaked out over a set of guidelines.

Keeping the pending AIFM directive from hindering LP-GP relationships and global capital flows was chief among concerns discussed by PE insiders gathered in Geneva this week, writes Philip Borel.

This week saw plenty of churn in the back offices of private equity firms around the globe. Now that hiring has picked up again, some firms are rethinking their approach to compensation and retention.

Recent surveys point to emerging Asia as a hub for global investment activity. But is it in danger of becoming too hot, too quickly?

Bruce Barclay, a London-based dealmaker-turned-fundraiser, will leave the global firm and be replaced by Carlyle’s Robert Brown.

Landmark’s Fund XIV reached its goal of $1.5bn, but has not yet officially closed. The target was lowered from the fund’s initial offering of $2.4bn.

Julian Ashworth and Philip Millward of global law firm Walkers discuss the legal points to consider in secondary transactions.

The former Merrill Lynch head of private equity fund origination says an expected rise in fundraising will benefit his new firm.

Though private equity managers are currently focused on fighting the draft AIFM directive, a campaign to force insurance companies to hold more capital against their investments could be just as harmful to the private equity industry.

A committee of UK legislators has warned the British government to stand up to Europe over wide-ranging proposals in the AIFM directive. PERE March 2010 issue