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As hedge funds struggle, money flows to limited stakes in private equity firms
A number of large, mature investors have taken a greater interest in creating funds dedicated to investing in minority interests in general partners of both open-end funds and closed-end funds. … READ MORE >
For apparel industry, optimism over China trade deal gives way to concerns over virus outbreak
When middle market fashion and apparel leaders weighed moving production from China after the onset of tariffs in the second half of 2019, a global virus outbreak probably wasn’t part of the equation. … READ MORE >
Private equity’s role in health care gains interest in Congress
A bill is working its way through Congress that could have an impact on health care providers, particularly those owned by private equity firms. … READ MORE >
As ESG accreditation evolves, don’t forget the Principles for Responsible Investment
The Principles for Responsible Investment is a United Nations-backed effort that demonstrates an organization’s commitment to responsible investment practices. … READ MORE >
Closer look at monthly jobs data shows the glass only half full
The monthly change in non-farm payrolls is closely followed by financial markets and is often the catalyst for outsized market moves. Analysis of the payroll data outside of the traditional focus on the latest monthly number shows some cracks in the decade-long recovery from the 2007-09 Great Recession, pointing to long-term issues that will likely need to be addressed by monetary and fiscal policymakers. … READ MORE >