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ILPA Subscription Best Practices— A Step Too Far (Cleary Gottlieb)
By: Robert J. Raymond, Partner at Cleary Gottlieb, and David W.S. Yudin, Senior Attorney at Cleary Gottlieb
The views reflected in this article are those of the authors, and do not necessarily…
New “AIC Insights” Webcast Features AIC President and CEO Mike Sommers
Sommers Discusses Tax Reform, Infrastructure Investment, and PE’s Economic Impact
WASHINGTON– The American Investment Council (AIC) released its newest “AIC Insights” webcast today, featuring a…
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New Report Shows Strong Growth In Consumer-Focused Private Equity Investment
B2B Continues to Lead Industries for PE Investment in Q2 2017
WASHINGTON – Private equity investment in Consumer Products and Services (B2C) grew over 60 percent during the second quarter of…
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High Capital Reserves Position Private Equity For Significant Activity
The Industry’s Capital Reserves Reach Historic High In Q2 2017
WASHINGTON – Private equity capital reserves grew to $572 billion, the highest level since 2003, according to the American Investment…
Private Equity Growth In Transition (Deloitte)
Evolve To Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges
By: Doug Dannemiller, Research Leader, Deloitte Center for Financial Services, Deloitte Services LP
Profitability, growth, and performance are top objectives…
New “AIC Insights” Highlights Private Capital’s Potential for U.S. Infrastructure
Presentation Focuses On P3s, Private Investment, and Governmental Solutions
WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council released its latest “AIC Insights” installment today, focused on the…
AIC Partners With CEPRES’ $11 Trillion Private Markets Network
NEW YORK, JUNE 1, 2017 – The American Investment Council is excited to announce the opportunity to partner with CEPRES and provide AIC members preferred access to the fastest growing investment…
Private Equity Outperforms S&P 500 in Delivering Returns for Investors
The Industry Maintains Its Position as Best Performing Long-Term Asset Class
WASHINGTON – Private equity again outperformed traditional equity markets in providing the highest long-term returns,…
Top Six Risks for Private Equity Firms (KPMG)
Creating and maintaining risk in a management program is an investment worth making for private equity firms
By Shruti Shah, Principal, Advisory Services, KPMG LLP
The value of a private equity…
American Investment Council Launches “AIC Insights” Series
New Series to Highlight Industry Leaders on Private Equity Trends
WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council launched “AIC Insights” today, a new series of succinct presentations that will…
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New Report Shows Sharp Growth of Private Equity Investment in Healthcare
Healthcare, B2B, and Information Technology received over two thirds of private equity investment in Q1 2017
WASHINGTON – Private equity invested $132 billion into the U.S. economy during the…
American Investment Council Releases 2016 Top States And Districts Report
Report Details Private Equity’s Increased Presence In All 50 States
WASHINGTON – Private equity funds invested over $644 billion in more than 3,700 U.S.-based companies in 2016, according to the…
Brexit And The AIFMD: Impact For US Private Fund Sponsors On Their Marketing And Advisory Activities In Europe
Authors: Patricia Volhard, Partner and Simon Witney, Special Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
The decision of the UK to leave the EU – with the expectation that it will also leave the EU’s…
Setting the Record Straight: The New York Times and Private Equity’s Value to Pensions
In her May 14 column, “Higher Fees, Deeper Hole,” Times’ columnist Gretchen Morgenson continues a pattern of mischaracterizing the private equity industry. In this instance, she questions the…
Private Equity Poised For U.S. Investments
Fundraising Surges As PE Firms Grow Their Capital Reserves During First Quarter
WASHINGTON – Private equity fundraising volume jumped 88 percent in Q1 2017, rising to $64 billion from $34 billion…
Private Capital’s Role in Overhauling America’s Outdated Infrastructure
Whether you can see it or not, the current state of America’s infrastructure system is costing you money. America’s infrastructure woes, such as bridges requiring emergency repairs or highways…
Medium Post: Private Equity’s Public Mission, New Practices Have Taken Center Stage
By many measures, the private equity industry has evolved in the last decade. In particular, the industry has placed a focus on improved diversity, consistent transparency, and…
AIC Hosts 2017 Founders Meeting
Mark Tresnowski of Madison Dearborn (center) talks with Kevin Albert of Pantheon (right) and Christian McGrath of GTCR (left)
Stewart Kohl of Riverside (left) and Greg Segall of Versa…
Report Shows Continued Value Of Private Equity For Long-Term Investors
Private Equity Returns To Pension Funds Outperformed Stock Markets Over The Long-Term
WASHINGTON – Private equity continued its ability to generate the highest long-term returns, net of fees, for…