The Accounting Firm Weighing Private-Equity Ownership After Years of Ignoring Calls
Major accounting firm Crowe prepares for a private equity stake sale, signaling a dramatic industry shift. Explore how this fuels growth & partner liquidity.
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How Trump Threw a Wrench Into Credit Markets
Learn how Trump's trade tariffs exposed hidden vulnerabilities in corporate debt markets. Highly indebted companies faced rising costs, credit stress, and refinancing woes.
Texas Municipal Retirement System Pours `$15 Billion` into Private Co-Investments, Signaling Major PE Push
TMRS invests $15B in private co-investments. Learn how this pension fund gains lower fees, direct control, and enhanced returns in private equity.
Demand Surges for Private-Credit Secondaries Amid Market Volatility
Private credit secondaries are soaring, with GP-led deals as a key catalyst. Explore how investors leverage them for yield, liquidity, & strategic portfolio management.
California’s Newsom Signs Landmark Bill to Rein In Private Equity’s Grip on Healthcare
California's new law targets private equity in healthcare, holding firms accountable for patient care. Regulators can penalize those prioritizing profit.
Private Equity Is Coming to Your 401(k). Should You Buy In?
Should your 401(k) include private equity? Weigh potential higher returns against illiquidity, high costs, and opacity. Get insights for your retirement plan.
Maximize Wealth & Impact: Your QOZ Investment Blueprint
Discover QOZ investments: defer, reduce & eliminate capital gains taxes for long-term growth. Invest in communities and maximize your wealth.
Come for an Aperitivo, Stay for the Tax Breaks: Milan Lures the Global Elite
Explore how Milan attracts global wealth with Italy's €100k flat tax for new residents & a vibrant luxury lifestyle. A new European wealth hub.
BlackRock Group Hunts a $20 Billion Deal to Get In on the AI Boom
BlackRock invests $20 billion in AI infrastructure, acquiring Aligned Data Centers. Learn how this massive deal fuels the future of artificial intelligence.
Ice-Cream Giant Froneri Scoops Up $17.6 Billion Valuation in Major Funding Deal
In a testament to the enduring appeal of premium frozen treats, Froneri, the global ice-cream powerhouse behind the U.S. operations of Haagen-Dazs, has secured a massive €1.4 billion investment, catap...
Secondary Fundraising Stays Strong in 2025
For a corner of the private markets often seen as a barometer of investor sentiment, the secondary fundraising landscape in 2025 isn't just holding steady; it's thriving. This resilience, frankly, has...
The Wall Street Firms That Kept Ties With Jeffrey Epstein Until the End
TD Bank, Honeycomb & others maintained ties with Jeffrey Epstein post-2008 conviction. Explore financial industry due diligence failures and ethical lapses.
Education Tech Provider Anthology to Hand Over Keys to Oaktree, Nexus in Bankruptcy
Edtech giant Anthology (Blackboard parent) files for bankruptcy, ceding control to Oaktree & Nexus after failed integration efforts.
Texas Stock Exchange Could Start Listing Shares Next Year
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is approved by the SEC, becoming a new challenger to NYSE & Nasdaq. Discover how this alternative will reshape US capital markets next year.
Silver Lake Finally Sealed a Dream Deal. Jared Kushner Was Key.
Silver Lake acquires gaming titan EA in a multi-billion dollar private equity deal. Learn how Egon Durban achieved his dream, facilitated by Jared Kushner.
Why EA Is Ready to Quit Wall Street’s Game
EA is reportedly going private in a $55B deal. Learn why this strategic move away from Wall Street enables EA to focus on developing a hit combat game.
Electronic Arts Goes Private for $55 Billion in Largest LBO Ever
Electronic Arts announces $55B leveraged buyout, becoming the largest LBO ever. Silver Lake, Saudi PIF, & Affinity Partners take EA private. What it means for gaming.
The Credit Market Is Humming—and That Has Wall Street On Edge
Booming credit markets mask hidden fragility. Sudden bankruptcies signal rising risks in private credit & Wall Street worries about a potential storm. Read now.
Rate Cuts Might Not Cure What Ails the Job Market
Don't expect Fed rate cuts to instantly boost jobs. Tariffs and a surprisingly tight credit environment are hindering hiring plans. Learn why monetary policy isn't enough.
Videogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private
Electronic Arts nears a colossal $50B deal to go private, potentially the largest LBO ever. Silver Lake leads. Explore impacts on EA's future & gaming.