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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
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Serving on a Private Equity Board: Rewards and Reality

Should I join a private equity board, and if so, what does it take?” That’s the opening question I posed to a panel of experienced board members ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.
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Periscope raises $370M private-equity fund

Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm, raised a $370 million third fund.