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Every week we talk to hundreds of people in and around private capital. These conversations often highlight the burning issues facing investment firms and individuals alike.
Every week we talk to hundreds of people in and around private capital. These conversations often highlight the burning issues facing investment firms and individuals alike.
Written by Paul Clarke of eFinancial Careers: Quotes from Gail McManus Managing Director of PER
Read morePrivate equity has been a well-established part of most asset allocations for decades. As investments are at the upper end of the risk spectrum, it is usually, therefore, a relatively modest proportion of total assets for most families.
Read moreAs we head into spring, the clocks have moved forward and there may even be some sunlight as you leave the office. Having dedicated yourself to completing your ACA (or equivalent) you’re probably now thinking “what’s next?!”
Read moreThe private equity industry at large is pushing a number of initiatives to achieve a greater proportion of women in investment teams. Monochrome firms lack diversity and this leads to weaker decision making, so beyond the purely ethical perspective, there is a commercial upside to this initiative.
Read moreIf you’ve ever considered a career in private equity, chances are you’ve thought about a role within a direct investment firm (GP) where you’re taking ownership of businesses and working with them directly post acquisition. It is, after all, the most widely understood part of the market. However, the private equity landscape is so much broader and more varied so it can be a bit of a maze if you aren’t familiar with the options and the terminology.
Read moreIt’s that time of year when we are all determined to start afresh, beat last year’s targets, get fit and try that new Peruvian fusion pop up restaurant round the corner. For some of us who are about to get that hard earned bonus, it is also a good time to think about new career prospects.
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