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How One Big Private-Equity Fund Makes Its Numbers Incomprehensible

Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.) made headlines when she asked the Securities and Exchange Commission in June to investigate the way ...

Private Equity in Your 401(k). What Could Go Wrong?

Critics say an executive order that clears the way for alternative assets to enter retirement accounts poses risks to ...

Home Plus crisis sparks political backlash against Korea's top private equity firm

South Korea's leading private equity company MBK Partners said the troubles of its subsidiary Home Plus, the country's No. 2 ...

How banks from Goldman to JPMorgan are defending against private equity poaching of junior bankers

From termination threats to quarterly check-ins, we break down how different banks are pushing back against PE's aggressive ...

Access to 401(k)s couldn’t come at a better time for private equity

President Trump is considering whether to encourage retirement funds to invest in private equity, a financial sector that’s ...

Private equity: Wall Street’s hottest club is becoming less exclusive

The private equity clique is becoming less gilded. Last week, President Donald Trump opened the door for US retirement saving plans known as 401k to invest in alternative assets such as corporate ...

Denver-based bootseller Freebird sold to private equity firm after closing Colorado locations

Denver-based boot reseller Freebird was bought by a private equity firm after closing four Colorado locations this summer.

Big Pittsburgh private equity firm rebrands as Agility Equity Partners

A big Pittsburgh-based private equity firm unveils a new name, reflecting its evolution and capabilities. Wexford private ...