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FCA Publishes Findings on Private Market Valuation Practices

JD Supra: Mergers

A review of fund and portfolio managers found a number of good practices, but also revealed the need for improvement in areas such as conflict management. On 5 March 2025, the FCA published the findings from its review of private market valuation practices. By: Latham & Watkins LLP

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07-20-2023 Newsletter: On-Cycle

OfficeHours

What I want to talk about today is more pressing since there are so many ppl buzzing with the question… Is On-Cycle 2025 Starting Now? Lots of rumors in the rumor-sphere — we’ve all heard it where people are thinking On-Cycle 2025 should start soon. How ready do you feel for On-Cycle 2025 Recruiting?

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Elliott Gains FERC OK for NRG Stake Hike

The Deal

BTU), where two of the Paul Singer-led activist’s portfolio managers hold seats. Elliott’s move to continue to pursue its share purchase authorization suggests the activist fund wants to continue to put pressure on NRG in the months to come, and possibly launch a director contest in 2025.

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07-14-2023 Newsletter: The “My PE Interview Is In 48-Hours” Prep Guide

OfficeHours

Other good questions include asking about sourcing methodology, investment committee structure, level of post-execution portfolio management, or further detail around investment strategy. Do you plan on recruiting for On-Cycle 2025? Practice, Practice, Practice Run through your story, deal experience, etc. Today Only!

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GAM shares turnaround plan to return to profitability

The TRADE

The immediate focus for the business is set to be investing in client service and portfolio management, specifically hiring in senior sales and distribution team members focused on Europe and the UK, as well as investment managers for both the luxury brands and credit opportunities strategies.

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Early bird catches the worm: A look at the race for first mover advantage in Europe’s emerging crossing network landscape

The TRADE

It is rare, for example, that you’ll find an asset manager worrying about the good of the market or how an order might influence the primary lit market share, over whether or not they have achieved the optimal outcome for their portfolio manager and end investor.

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Amid Chaos, Regulatory Change Continues Apace, March 2025 - The UK’s FCA Reports on Findings From Review of Valuations for Private Market Assets

JD Supra: Mergers

Given the UKs status as the largest centre for private market asset management in Europe, and the importance of fair and robust valuation practices in private markets, the FCA has addressed its review to valuation practices in the fund and portfolio management sector, as well as advisory services in the private equity, venture capital, private debt.

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