Secondaries

It’s time to move beyond just talking about ESG and get specific on implementation, Volkert Doeksen told delegates at Private Equity International’s Responsible Investment Forum.

John Wiencek provides a survival guide to managing undead buyout funds plaguing the LP community.

Public Pension Capital, launched by Perry Golkin and Michael Tokarz, is offering ILPA-like terms on its debut fund.

Indian regulators are concerned about private equity firms using put options as exit mechanisms in India, arguing that they then become non-regulated creditors.

Managers that charge higher fees and carry provide higher returns, according to fresh research.

The way hurdle rates work may compel GPs to push for exits in a way that is not in the best interests of the fund, a study suggests.

Kishore Kansal will incorporate his concept of a private equity derivatives exchange at dealer broker Tullett Prebon.

Data points and statistic-filled slide decks are important tools, but panellists at our Investor Relations Forum last week reminded peers that the power of storytelling – both with LPs and the general public – must not be forgotten.

Investors are utilising co-investment opportunities and negotiating better fund terms in the search for higher returns.

Palico is describing itself as the first online marketplace for LPs and GPs to share fundraising, secondaries and co-investment opportunities.