February 2016 Issue


    Month: February
    Year: 2016

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    The price of talent

    2015 compensation numbers are in, providing industry practitioners across firm size and profession the chance to benchmark their pay packages with peers.

    Schwarzman passes on the NBA

    News and views too good not to share...

    Alpha Sigma Buyout

    News and views too good not to share...

    This month's challenge: A new perspective

    We challenge Investec's Jonathan Harvey to discuss the nuances of succession planning and talent retention.

    What operations partners should ask themselves about value add

    A systematic approach to value creation should stand firms in good stead. Here, Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe’s Tony Ecock lays out the key questions firms should ask.

    Asking the right due diligence questions

    The UN PRI’s guidance on ESG due diligence should make life easier for both LPs and GPs.

    The hidden impact of Solvency II

    The new regulatory regime for European insurers will come with additional reporting woes and fund domicile considerations.

    AIFMD: Minimizing legal risks on transactions

    Once a fund is closed and begins investing, the AIFMD can present ‘transaction compliance’ challenges that require a systematic approach, caution EY regulatory experts James Gee and Shimon Simon.

    The hidden impact of Solvency II

    The new regulatory regime for European insurers will come with additional reporting woes and fund domicile considerations.

    AIFMD: Minimizing legal risks on transactions

    Once a fund is closed and begins investing, the AIFMD can present ‘transaction compliance’ challenges that require a systematic approach, caution EY regulatory experts James Gee and Shimon Simon.