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    The Use of ‘Calibration’ in Valuations

    Two experts explain the concept of “calibration” and its growing importance in PE and VC valuations.

    April 3, 2016
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    Why Women Don’t Aspire to the CRE C-Suite

    Gender inequality in commercial real estate focuses on the pay gap between men and women, but it’s worth noting that just a small percentage of women aspire to join the C-suite.

    April 1, 2016
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    Getting Outsourcing Right

    Outsourcing functions from a private equity firm to a third party can seem like a great idea: The firm frees up some of its human capital resources for other tasks or can eliminate a position or two and seemingly save money.

    But it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of making such…

    March 24, 2016
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    Expert Q&A: Chris LaDue and Kevin Vannucci of RSM

    An expert conversation between Chris LaDue and Kevin Vannucci of RSM about what the firm can do for PE companies.

    March 20, 2016
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    Why PE Needs Data Standards

    Karin Lagerlund of HarbourVest Partners discusses the importance of transparency and how to streamline reporting to investors.

    March 20, 2016
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    How Detailed Should Your Valuation Policy Be?

    Three experts share their approaches to forming and following valuation policies.

    March 20, 2016
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    The 3 PE Hiring Trends You Need to Know Now

    PE hiring is red hot. We look at the three trends driving the market.

    March 16, 2016
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    How To Keep Your Team on the Same Page

    Experts from ADP, The Riverside Company, and 3i discuss the importance of keeping everyone on the same page when it comes to ensuring growth-stage company growth.

    March 13, 2016
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    Does Private Equity Have an Insider Trading Problem?

    A growing number of legal experts believe the SEC will take an interest in PE’s version of selective disclosure because it is part of a broader concern —the unequal treatment of LPs.

    March 10, 2016
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    Transitioning a CEO After an Investment

    GPs end up transitioning the founder or CEO of a company to a different role about 80 percent of the time. Experts from The Riverside Company, 3i and ADP discuss.

    March 6, 2016
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    Expert Q&A With Chris Capko of ADP

    Chris Capko of ADP describes the human capital optimization that his firm brings to private equity investing.

    March 1, 2016
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    How to Avoid ‘The Disgruntled CEO’

    After an investment, GPs need to determine the role of the company’s founder. Experts from ADP, 3i and The Riverside Company discuss this delicate subject.

    February 22, 2016
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    David Rubenstein: Five Things I Want in a New Hire

    Genius and money-making ability aren’t all that matter in private equity, according to The Carlyle Group co-founder.

    February 19, 2016
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    PE Value-Creation Stories: Part 2

    Six essential case studies detailing how PE improves portfolio companies.

    February 6, 2016
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    What KKR’s New HQ Means for the ‘War’ for Talent

    Amid a heated battle for talent retention, KKR was looking for ways to keep its employees happy. The result was moving its headquarters in Manhattan and keeping parents and children together on business trips.

    February 4, 2016
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    Walter Capital Wades Into Canada’s PE Market

    A managing partner of Canada-based Walter Capital Partners explains why the firm launched and how it intends to set itself apart from other PE players.

    January 20, 2016
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    Why Every RE Partnership Needs to be Rewritten

    Changes to U.S. tax law likely mean more audits of private equity and real estate partnerships. Don Susswein, principal in the Washington National Tax office of RSM US LLP, talks about the consequences, which may be better than you think.

    January 11, 2016
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    Why PE Partnerships Need to be Rewritten

    Private equity and real estate LPs and GPs need to pay close attention to new partnership audit rules, amid warnings the changes could allow current investors to make tax liability decisions for former investors.

    January 11, 2016
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