Middle-Market Trends

Emerging Markets Have Good Legs for PE, Leading Scholar Tells PitchBook

MMG | February 23, 2015

Emerging markets present hot opportunities for private equity in the coming years, a leading authority tells PitchBook.

Farm Systems: Why and How PE Should Build Relationships with Startups

Sumeet Shah | February 11, 2015

Brand Foundry Ventures' Sumeet Shah discusses the opportunity the startup world presents for private equity.

SEC Issues Investor Alert on Cybersecurity

MMG | February 4, 2015

The SEC on Tuesday issued publications addressing cybersecurity concerns at brokerage and advisory firms, offering suggesting on how investors can protect their online accounts.

Enlisting Veterans to Bolster Employee Forces

Judith Nemes | January 14, 2015

Recognizing the promise of hiring retired service members, midsize companies are turning to programs that connect military veterans to civilian jobs.

Creation Strives for Good Returns—and a Better World

Deborah L. Cohen | January 14, 2015

Former JPMorgan banker Patrick Fisher heads up a private equity firm that couples healthy investor returns with a social impact mission in developing markets.