Lawmakers in the UK and US are considering plans to substantially increase taxation on carried interest. Industry calls to keep the status quo will likely fall on deaf ears. The time is right for all sides to start compromising.
3 min read · 31 January 2013
A new tax idea from two US lawmakers finally recognises the true nature of carried interest.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The crafters of the AIFM have good intentions, but they must be shown that key proposals of this directive benefit no one and may create a Kafkaesque business environment, writes David Snow.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
Another week, another crucial AIFM Directive vote delayed. Adding to GPs’ anxiety is the fact that the longer the process drags on, the more unfavourable amendments seem to be added to the bill, such as one apparently banning ‘asset-stripping’
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The so-called ‘real asset’ class is attracting increasing attention from LPs for its inflation-hedging capabilities. That has prompted one real estate fund of funds manager to also enter the space.
3 min read · 31 January 2013
The so-called ‘real asset’ class is attracting increasing attention from LPs for its inflation-hedging capabilities. That has prompted one real estate fund of funds manager to also enter the space.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
Former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson does not support the Volcker rule, nor does he believe it would have saved any failed banks during the financial crisis.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Townsend this week threw down the gauntlet to fund of funds managers by hiring ex-ING multi-manager head Nick Cooper, raising concerns among fund of funds managers about losing business.
3 min read · 31 January 2013
Townsend this week threw down the gauntlet to fund of funds managers by hiring ex-ING multi-manager head Nick Cooper, raising concerns among fund of funds managers about losing business.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
PERE magazine May issue 2010
2 min read · 24 January 2013
