Why insurance is private equity’s biggest blind spot
15.07.2025 – Articles
Bruce Hepburn and Steve Darrington of Mactavish dive into why insurance is one of the most overlooked, and potentially dangerous, blind spots in private equity.
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29 results for "Risk management"
Column: Brand values
25.03.2025 – Contributors
Columnist and HR specialist Laura Callahan explores what the next generation cares about most – including authenticity, sustainability and purpose – and how this applies at work.
AML rules go west: Expect some pain
17.03.2025 – Articles
While fund managers operating in the UK and Europe are well-versed in cumbersome AML and KYC requirements, as the US regulator plays catch-up, stateside adoption is expected to be painful.
Column: Beyond the paycheque
29.01.2025 – Contributors
Columnist and HR specialist Laura Callahan reveals what actually motivates junior talent.
Mood swings
03.12.2024 – Articles
Gen II’s Core Alternative Managers’ Mood Index (CAMMI) reveals GP optimism for 2025, other findings include continued talent and tech challenges as well as the most popular fund domiciles
How to AML
19.11.2024 – Articles
Anti-money laundering regulations have powerfully ramped up in recent years. But given the persistently tough fundraising conditions, often pushing funds towards non-institutional investors and new jurisdictions, keeping on top of AML rules is becoming increasingly difficult.
How to SDR
13.11.2024 – Articles
Zeroing in on key SDR sticking points for UK funds and the parts of SDR firms are still in the process of implementing.
Ripple effect: digital supply chain concentration
21.10.2024 – Articles
As private equity firms double down on sector-focused investment strategies, thanks to today’s reliance on expansive digital infrastructures, a cyber breach at one external vendor or service provider in this complex digital supply chain can have devastating effects on an entire portfolio.
Geopolitical uncertainty reshaping investment strategies
21.10.2024 – Articles
PGIM’s 2024 Global Risk Report, based on the findings from a survey of 400 institutional investors managing $9trn in assets, underscores the need for resilient investing strategies in an increasingly unpredictable world.
The Steve Darrington Series: ep5 Tax and carry
15.10.2024 – Articles
In this episode, Steve Darrington, explores the most pressing topic for the UK industry right now: the tax treatment of carried interest.
How does your fund admin stack up?
02.10.2024 – Articles
Preqin’s latest service provider report ranks prominent fund admins by fund size, AUA, region and more.
Affinity inquiry highlights growing geopolitical risks
01.10.2024 – Articles
The recently launched US Senate’s investigation into Affinity Partners underscores the increasing geopolitical risks faced by private equity firms.
The concerns section of a due diligence report
01.10.2024 – Articles
LP-GP expert Anthony Kwesi Hagan, highlights several ways effective and ineffective counterarguments are constructed in the concerns section of due diligence reports. He urges GPs to ease the report-building process for LP through honest exchanges, unwavering transparency, and authentic objectivity.
The $25bn clawback liability
26.09.2024 – Articles
New study reveals scale of clawback risk created by the American waterfall structure.
Power switch
25.09.2024 – Articles
As funds continue to digitise, is switching fund admin getting any easier? We sat down with IQ-EQ’s Justin Partington to find out.
Reputational risk
24.09.2024 – Articles
Anthony Kwesi Hagan, LP-GP relationship expert and founder of Freedomization, details the ways in which LPs attempt to map out a GP’s character.
The quick and dirty guide to AI
19.09.2024 – Articles
Simple steps you can take right away to build your strategy and kickstart your AI journey.
The Steve Darrington Series: ep1 Succession
18.09.2024 – Podcasts & Videos
In this first instalment of the Steve Darrington Series, we discuss his departure from Phoenix from the personal, emotional and practical perspectives. Steve talks through the full process, from making the decision to retire, internal negotiations, sourcing a successor and communication with LPs.
Forget the J-curve, focus on the alignment curve
16.09.2024 – Articles
An active focus on alignment and collaboration is the most powerful driver of returns AND the most important risk management tool.
Why is AI so difficult to understand, and what do you actually need to know about it?
10.09.2024 – Articles
We sat down with Frederik Muelke, head of alternative assets at Robin AI, for a grounding discussion on how much private equity practitioners actually need to wrap their heads around AI.