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Crain’s Content Studio interviewed veterans in the private equity space to discuss how private equity firms and portfolio companies are adapting to a swelling private equity industry in a unique trade climate.

On June 19, EisnerAmper held our 4th Annual Alternative Investment Summit at MoMA in New York City. The event brought together over 300 financial service executives and key professionals within the alternative investment industry.

Private equity largely owes its rise to historically low interest rates. Crain’s Custom turned to two seasoned private equity professionals to learn what the changes mean, and whether the TCJA has been a net positive or negative for the industry.

EisnerAmper chose architectural firm Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA) to design its San Francisco office in order to help enhance client service as well as attract and retain the best and brightest talent to work with current and future clients.

Our EisnerAmper industry professionals utilize PitchBook data to explore the potential ramifications of the increasing importance of institutionalization of PE as well as map out the strategies PE managers are currently using.

Harold Adrion, a consultant in international tax to EisnerAmper describe the advantages of the ICAV fund structure in Ireland for alternative asset firms.

Offshore funds and investment entities should take a fresh look at the ownership of both their voting and non-voting stock to determine if they are controlled foreign corporations due to a key change made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The recent FASB update is part of a larger disclosure framework project intended to improve the effectiveness of financial statement footnote disclosure. ASU 2018-13 modifies required fair value disclosures related primarily to level 3 investments.

While for some managers launching in Europe and using the AIFMD passport is the most suitable solution to enter the European market, the NPPR solution can be an efficient alternative for others – from both a cost and operational perspective.

What can senior leadership teams do to master strategic growth within their companies? Read expert insights into how PE-backed companies can improve critical but often overlooked business functions.

On June 12, we held our 3rd Annual Alternative Investment Summit at New World Stages in New York City. The event brought together over 350 financial service executives and key professionals within the alternative investment industry.

EisnerAmper and Privcap partnered together on a video featuring John Ruckstuhl, Managing Director and Transaction Advisory Service Practice Leader, EisnerAmper. With the increase in dealflow in 2018, John reveals how PE firms can navigate risk during the deal cycle.

The role of CFO has changed over the last two decades as the private equity industry has developed. To find out what is different, EisnerAmper and Private Funds Management undertook a two-year survey of more than 150 private finance professionals.

The current direct investment trend is motivated by the potential for higher returns and lower management fees than may be available in traditional private equity investments, and the ability to have more control over the way investments are managed.

President Trump says his infrastructure plan will call for private investment as the main funding source in domestic infrastructure projects and there will be investment opportunities in these projects for both investors and developers.

NY-based banking entities can expect DFS enforcement actions to intensify. A key driver for enforcement actions will be the DFS’s June 30, 2016 rule requiring certain New York financial institutions to enhance their BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs.

IRS notice 2016-76 provides guidance for complying with the final and temporary regulations under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sections and this phase-in rules address withholding on United States-source dividend equivalents and payment withholding.

When evaluating a diversified portfolio with traditional assets of equities, bonds, alternatives and cash, a diversified portfolio of hedge funds continue to provide value from a risk/reward perspective.

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 significantly changes how partnerships (and limited liability companies taxed as partnerships) will be audited. As the uncertainties of the new partnership audit rules become more concrete, additional guidance will impact decisions to be made.

The SEC, FINRA, CFTC all speak about the requirement of registrants to develop a culture of compliance. A culture of compliance starts at the top of a firm and extends down to all levels and all employees. Here are some tips on implementing a culture of compliance.