James Sutton

Investors list the main causes of friction with private equity funds, in exclusive research released ahead of PEI’s NEXUS event in Florida.

GPs are increasingly scrutinising target companies’ workplace practices in an effort to invest responsibly, satisfy LP demands and reap the financial rewards.

Political pressure has muted ESG rhetoric across private markets, but LP data suggests responsible investment remains firmly embedded.

Record-high financial holdings are driving individual investors towards private markets in search of better returns.

As PE’s leading operational professionals prepare to gather in New York, AI’s potential role in everything from due diligence to forecasting looks set to dominate conversations.

In response to the rise of US trade tariffs, LPs are turning towards private credit and infrastructure – and eyeing opportunities in Europe.

From enlarged operating teams to the shift in focus to business resilience, we highlight the key themes driving contemporary operational excellence.

GPs and LPs alike embrace the AI revolution, despite lingering challenges.

Though the healthcare sector’s headline deal values may look healthy enough, policy upheavals in the US and ongoing fundraising pain may be weakening its underlying condition.

Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, alongside evolving regulatory demands, are prompting GPs to reassess their back-office models.