Fundraising

Industry practitioners and corporate veterans want to fine-tune the leadership skills of charity chiefs

A study released today has found private equity-controlled firms are 2% more productive and have 72% more effective management than their government, family or privately owned equivalents. Harvard Business School professor Josh Lerner also said that private equity-backed firms ‘come out on top’ during recessions.

While managers should be cautious of Barack Obama's proposed tax changes, they shouldn't rush to restructure their partnerships.

Lily Wong; Partner and US General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer; Pantheon Ventures; San Francisco, California

News on professional service providers to the private equity market.

A $6bn fund targeting financial services closed last year will downsize to $4.5bn in commitments. TPG is telling investors an influx of US government rescue cash to the sector has diminished opportunities.

Difficult times in the market can be an opportunity to solidify your reputation, with the right communication strategy. By Alexander Leventhal, Broadgate Communications

News on professional service providers to the private equity market

Participants at the PEI Strategic Financial Management Conference in San Francisco were gearing up for bumpier rides and hotter spotlights in 2009

Permira has offered its LPs a way out of their commitments - but at a steep price