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By Jim Low, KPMG While just under two-thirds of its provisions have been implemented, the Dodd-Frank Act remains one of the more controversial pieces of legislation five years in. Dodd-Frank…

The strong partnership between private equity funds and university endowments was the topic of conversation in today’s Fortune TermSheet. Fortune TermSheet By Dan Primack Friday Feedback The sky is…

This originally ran in Private Markets on Aug. 18, 2015 By Sam Sutton Private equity investment in U.S. energy deals could surge over the next several years, according to a second quarter activity…

Our recent Trends Report and the insights of our Head of Research Bronwyn Bailey are featured in a new piece by National Real Estate Investor Magazine. Key takeaway: Private equity managers see a…

“The PEGCC is saddened to learn of the passing of Jerome Kohlberg. Mr. Kohlberg will be remembered by many as a visionary and the pioneer of the private equity model. He led the way for an industry…

This article originally appeared in The Daily Progress The private equity firm that acquired a majority ownership of Charlottesville-based SNL Financial for $450 million in 2011 and helped arrange…

WASHINGTON – Private equity quarterly exit volume was at its highest level on record at $125 billion for the second quarter of 2015, according to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council’s…

On Tuesday, July 14, the Council’s Growth Capital Committee held an organizational meeting at the offices of New Mountain Capital. The discussion centered on building the mission and re-focusing…

The Council hosted its 3rd ESG Seminar on Thursday, July 16, at the offices of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). The seminar series is exclusive to PEGCC members and convenes ESG subject…

Limited Partner Magazine recently profiled the PEGCC and our President and CEO Steve Judge. During his interview, Steve discussed the reasons why private equity has consistently outperformed the…

PEI talks with Private Equity Growth Capital Council research head Bronwyn Bailey about key ESG issues. BY: KELLY HOLMAN PUBLISHED: 15 JULY 2015 Q: European fund managers and large U.S. buyout…

New Analysis Finds Private Equity Invested $486 Billion in U.S. in 2014 Judge: “With investments in more than 3,100 U.S.-based businesses last year, private equity is helping companies…

Key Takeaways of Marc Wyatt’s Recent Speech By: Jason E. Brown, Joel Wattenbarger, and Lindsay Rutishauser, Ropes & Gray As a follow up to last year’s “Spreading Sunshine in Private…

Private equity has been widely recognized as the best investment for public pension funds, helping to secure the retirements of millions of teachers, firefighters, police officers, and public…

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Entrust is a leading provider of identity-based security solutions. Private equity firm Thoma Bravo’s investment team helped…

The AIC urges the SEC to reform Form PF to reflect the fact that private equity investment advisers, funds and their portfolio companies pose no systemic risk. This will reduce unnecessary…

Robert Hull, CFO of Providence Equity Partners, leads a panel on technology. The Council held its Chief Financial Officers…

Key Takeaways of Marc Wyatt’s Recent Speech By: Jason E. Brown, Joel Wattenbarger, and Lindsay Rutishauser, Ropes & Gray As a follow up to last year’s “Spreading Sunshine in Private…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With recent news coverage focusing on the relationship between private equity firms and pension funds, the latest Performance Update Report from the Private Equity Growth Capital…