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Bids by Chinese Buyers Face Increased Scrutiny in Europe

June 6, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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Chinese investors can present an attractive exit route, but private equity firms should anticipate added government scrutiny that can increase the time to close or thwart the deal.

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Podcasts

John Oechsle of Swiftpage on Software Innovation

June 5, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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The CEO of Swiftpage, the provider of CRM software Act, offers a firsthand look at how artificial intelligence and voice-activation technologies are transforming the industry.

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Watermill Deal Has the Wind at Its Back

June 4, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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Watermill Group is betting on renewable energy with its investment in Cooper & Turner, a manufacturer of high-quality industrial fasteners used to help propel wind turbines.

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Policy Updates

Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup

June 1, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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The Fed advanced a proposed rule to modify the Volcker Rule. Meanwhile, the U.S. enacted tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico and announced plans for tariffs on China.

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New Index Ranks Countries by Complexity of Financial Compliance

May 31, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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A new report compares countries in terms of the difficulty dealing with various local regulations, from taxes and accounting practices to reporting requirements.

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Is It Sustainable for PE Firms to Consider Sustainability?

May 30, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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PitchBook's founder and CEO weighs in on sustainability as a strategy and how to balance doing good with turning a profit.

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Deep Dives

Human Capital Changes the Equation

May 29, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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PE firms are increasing their focus on the people behind the portfolio, using a range of strategies to find the right leaders for their companies.

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Policy Updates

Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup

May 25, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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President Trump signs the bipartisan banking bill, the Fed weighs Volcker Rule changes, and riders in the House appropriations bill look unlikely.

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President Trump Signs Banking Deregulation Bill

May 24, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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The new bipartisan law shows the massive amount of political will required to achieve even modest changes to the Dodd-Frank Act.

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ESG’s Place on the Social Impact Spectrum

May 24, 2018 Kathryn Mulligan

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There tends to be significant misconception about environmental, social and governance management. Two experts break down what ESG management is and what it isn’t.

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