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Carried interest reform sweeps across Europe

As many European governments impose austerity measures, there is a growing demand for a crackdown on loopholes enabling the wealthy to reduce their tax bills. This has led to a re-examination......

unquote | 14 May 2012
Carried interest reform sweeps across Europe

CalPERS appeals for higher capital gains tax

Joe Dear of CalPERS has voiced his support of an increase in capital gains tax that would hit the private equity industry.

unquote | 16 Feb 2012 | secure

CalPERS appoints new private equity investment executive

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has appointed Real Desrochers as its new private equity investment executive.

unquote | 01 Jun 2011 | secure
Much ado about very little

Much ado about very little

Last year was clearly a time for reflection, as record losses prompted many investors to rethink their strategies. GPs paused to concentrate on portfolios and LPs reassessed their manager......

unquote | 07 Feb 2011

CalPERS private equity manager steps down

Leon Shahinian stepped down as head of the private equity portfolio at CalPERS amid a fraud lawsuit.

Nordic unquote | 27 Aug 2010 | secure
From recession to concession

From recession to concession

With 2009 going down as one of the worst private equity years in history, investors looked on to 2010 knowing things could only get better – and so they have.

Southern Europe unquote | 29 Apr 2010 | secure
Fees: GPs surrender to LPs

Fees: GPs surrender to LPs

After years of GPs and LPs operating under a standard relationship model, asset managers are beginning to balk under the LP pressure for increased transparency and fee reductions as institutional......

unquote | 20 Apr 2010
LPs make their move at ILPA meeting

LPs make their move at ILPA meeting

The private equity world used to be run by GPs. There is now abundant evidence that this is no longer the case, as LPs are beginning to dictate terms. A meeting between buyout chiefs and......

unquote | 30 Mar 2010

CalSTRS appoints director of private equity

CalSTRS, the California State Teachers' Retirement System, has named Margot Wirth as director of its $16.8bn private equity portfolio.

unquote | 18 Mar 2010 | secure
LPs throw out the old for the new

LPs throw out the old for the new

It is now common knowledge that fundraising for private equity funds this year will be tough to say the least. Many, however, do not realise just how tough. News reports this week suggest......

unquote | 26 Feb 2010
California mis-places the agents

California mis-places the agents

CalPERS, CalSTERS trickier to access – but for the wrong reasons, reports Kimberly Romaine

unquote | 09 Feb 2010 | secure
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As reported in the last issue of unquote” analysis, French deal-doers had reason to cheer in 2011.

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“This is going to cost me a general strike,” said the Spanish prime minister, commenting on his labour reforms.

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For a long time, women have been underrepresented in the financial services sector, particularly in leadership roles.

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Business now needs to fuel future growth in order to get the UK's economy moving again, according to the latest Ernst & Young's Item......

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