Taxation

Debates on increasing tax on carried interest shouldn’t ignore the wider contribution private equity brings to economies.

Approaching increased LP diligence on tax matters with sensitivity is key, says Proskauer's Catherine Sear.

Firms may have to rethink their operating and accounting models if they want to embrace the potential of private wealth.

Jail time, fines and increasing investigations from the local tax authority – in Germany’s largest state, the private equity industry appears to be in a state of fear when it comes to the issue of tax and offshoring.

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan told the 2017 CFOs and COOs Forum that repeal of the Dodd-Frank repeal by the Trump administration would be ‘nearly impossible’.

Industry players say the Inflation Reduction Act’s environmentally friendly energy breaks will drive investments and returns, especially for newer-vintage funds.

Amid increasing scrutiny into private funds’ tax operations by regulators, lawyers share their advice to managers navigating the ever-changing environment.

A handful of jurisdictions continue to dominate the market for fund domiciles. Simon Watkins asks whether rivals can ever take their crowns.

Investors need better tools to measure and manage responsible tax practices.