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22
Dec
THE EXECUTION GAP: Why PE’s best strategies are failing at implementation

THE EXECUTION GAP: Why PE’s best strategies are failing at implementation

Private equity has never been smarter about what needs to happen. Value creation playbooks are sophisticated. ESG commitments are ambitious.
1 min read
18
Dec
Looking ahead to 2026: predictions for Private Capital markets

Looking ahead to 2026: predictions for Private Capital markets

“As capital re-enters private markets and AI reshapes how value is created, PE firms must rebuild their playbooks across fundraising,
5 min read
15
Dec
The emperor’s new algorithm in fintech: Why your AI is not finding alpha, it’s just faster at being wrong

The emperor’s new algorithm in fintech: Why your AI is not finding alpha, it’s just faster at being wrong

True alpha in the AI era will not come from having better algorithms. It will come from having better questions,
5 min read
10
Dec
Private Equity and Value Destruction - a new era

Private Equity and Value Destruction - a new era

Private equity (PE firms are often associated with unlocking value in underperforming or growing businesses by injecting capital, operational expertise,
3 min read
24
Nov
Post-close pitfalls: Preventing PE value erosion

Post-close pitfalls: Preventing PE value erosion

The post-close trap is private equity’s under-acknowledged crisis, in which problems occur soon after deals have been agreed and
6 min read
24
Nov
Private Equity strategies and how they are different from others?

Private Equity strategies and how they are different from others?

Capital investments into privately held businesses fall under the concept of private equity. These businesses are not traded publicly on
2 min read
24
Nov
Private Equity in South Africa: Unlocking opportunities for growth and development

Private Equity in South Africa: Unlocking opportunities for growth and development

Private equity has emerged as a significant driver of economic growth and development in South Africa. As a form of
3 min read
24
Nov
AI Strategies for enhanced investment specialisation in Private Equity

AI Strategies for enhanced investment specialisation in Private Equity

Private equity firms are leveraging AI to create competitive advantages in investment strategies, fundamentally reimagining how value is identified, evaluated,
3 min read
07
Nov
Portfolio Operating Models in Regulated Sectors: Lean, Platform-Enabled Transformations

Portfolio Operating Models in Regulated Sectors: Lean, Platform-Enabled Transformations

In regulated industries, finance, healthcare, life sciences, and public services, portfolio operations are undergoing a fundamental shift. The traditional playbook
2 min read
03
Nov
FCA: sets new regulatory benchmark as Private Equity shapes the future of UK Wealth Management

FCA: sets new regulatory benchmark as Private Equity shapes the future of UK Wealth Management

The FCA's announcement last Friday (31/10/2025) outlined a significant and evolving regulatory stance on the UK
3 min read