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The New York Times weighs in with a lengthy piece on Kohlberg's Kravis Roberts decision to go public via a reverse merger with its Dutch financial affiliate. It notes that Henry Kravis has been... Read more...
The most powerful business people on the planet. You might think that the financial world would be well represented. Perhaps two years ago, they would have been more plentiful on the list. But only... Read more...
We all know about hedge fund manager John Paulson's $3 billion take in 2007. Chances are you've heard of George Soros' stunning $2.4 billion or so take, as well. You would think the Forbes list of... Read more...
We've noted before that it does not appear as if the anti-private equity crowd has succeeded in creating a populist movement. But it will not be for lack of effort by some, notably the SEIU. Now... Read more...
I had been predicting that the much-feared hike on private equity gains would never really materialize. And I was right, not to sound too cocky. According to the Washington Post, private-equity... Read more...
Business Week Online takes a look at the world's top investors and asks: What separates the billionaires from the millionaires? Each saw and acted on an opportunity before anyone else.... Read more...
The halls and stuffy offices of Capitol Hill are not familiar terrain for Henry Kravis. But TheNew York Times reports that he went to Washington this week for some good... Read more...