Private equity funds aren't readily available to the average investor and they typically require a minimum investment. They're commonly geared toward institutional investors such as mutual fund ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Private equity fees, widely criticised as too high, are bound to fall as funds have a harder time persuading investors to hand over their assets in the new post-boom era, industry ...

The movement to open U.S. retirement plans to private equity and venture capital is gaining momentum. On the surface, the pitch is compelling. Proponents argue that including these asset classes in ...

Trump’s order allows private equity investments to be included in 401(k) plans. Supporters say alternatives can diversify portfolios and improve retirement income options. Critics warn about high fees ...

We have all heard the astounding estimate of $20 trillion of investment from wealth and retail channels into private equity and other private market alternatives over the next 7-10 years. Savvy retail ...

Take a quick look at historical private equity performance. The difference in the internal rate of return varies between top and lower quartile private equity funds by as much as 10 per cent to 15 per ...

Regulators and policymakers have been looking for ways to diversify retirement portfolios and improve long-term returns, and they may be getting their wish. In August, President Trump signed a ...

President Trump’s executive order to allow private equity investments in 401(k) plans opens up new opportunities for both retirement investors and asset managers. However, experts are split on whether ...

Trustees should focus on governance when trying to make sure private equity investments add value, says Rikhav Shah from EY. General partners of a fund can add value through their own expertise While ...