Private Equity
The Great Self-Sale: Why Private Equity is Becoming Its Own Biggest Customer
Private equity firms are selling assets to themselves at a record rate. Discover why this trend is reshaping high finance and what it means for investors.
The Great London Talent Grab: Why US Law Firms Are Fueling a Record Partner Hiring Spree
London’s legal sector saw a record 668 partner hires in 2025, a 21% surge fueled by aggressive expansion from US law firms targeting high-finance.
Ares Management’s Next Conquest: Why the Credit Giant is Targeting Private Equity’s Throne
Ares Management, a private credit giant, signals a major move into private equity, seeking a “transformative” acquisition to capitalize on banking’s retreat.
Cracks in the Foundation: Private Equity’s Lending Crisis and Fintech’s Growing Pains
Private equity’s safe bet is unraveling, while fintechs like Monzo and Tricolor face governance crises. A look at the hidden risks in modern finance.
Europe’s Trillion-Dollar Magnet: Why Global Investors Are Betting Big on the Continent
Europe is attracting a record share of global private capital, with funds raising $311bn, driven by massive investments in energy and digital infrastructure.
The Great European Pivot: Why a Record $311 Billion in Private Capital is Flooding the Continent
A seismic shift in global finance is underway as European funds capture a record $311bn, driven by a massive infrastructure and energy spending spree.
Green Shoots or a False Dawn? Unpacking the UK’s Tentative Stock Market Revival
After a two-year drought, a surge in large-scale stock sales signals a tentative, “knee-high” recovery in the UK’s financial markets. Is it sustainable?
Sweet Ambition: Why Candy Kittens’ Acquisition of Graze Is a Masterclass in Modern M&A
Candy Kittens’ acquisition of Graze from Unilever signals a major shift in the CPG market, highlighting corporate divestment and the rise of challenger brands.
Carried Interest Under Fire: Is Labour’s Tax Plan a Risk to the UK Economy?
Labour’s plan to tax carried interest as income sparks debate. Is it a fair reform or a risky gamble that could harm the UK’s investment climate?
The Pentagon’s Private Equity Problem: Is Wall Street’s Profit Motive a National Security Threat?
Private equity’s profit-driven model is clashing with national security needs, creating systemic risks for the U.S. military’s supply chain.
The $556 Billion Pivot: Why Calpers’ Radical New Strategy is a Game-Changer for Modern Investing
Calpers is overhauling its investment playbook. We break down the massive shift to equities and what it signals for the future of finance and the economy.
The Kardashian Premium: Deconstructing the Billion-Dollar Math Behind Skims’ Valuation
Skims’ $5bn valuation reveals a $1bn ‘Kardashian Premium.’ We dissect the finance behind celebrity brands and the risks of investing in star power.