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Forbes rich list reflects alternative investments

Bill Gates still rules the roost, with Warren Buffett in second. But Forbes' new list of the richest Americans is chock full of newbies, many of whom made their fortunes in private equity or hedge... Read more...

Is the TXU deal in trouble now?

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has taken some hits as of late, as have all financial sponsors. One more thing for it and... Read more...

The thickest glass ceiling on Wall Street

In its inaugural issue, Portfolio magazine devotes an article to women in the private equity business. It notes that the industry can lay claim to a dubious distinction: "Some of the... Read more...

...Other PE firms trail KKR by widening margin

There was a brief moment, not too long ago, when people thought Stephen Schwarzman, and the Blackstone Group, had eclipsed Henry Kravis and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. Fortune had just named... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Schwab to pay $12 million to departing U.S. Trust exec; Lehman seeks more stock for compensation; and much more...

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> Texas Pacific Group has eye on Spanish airline. Article
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Perhaps the carry will not be taxed after all

We've noted recently that there is a movement afoot in Washington that would tax the... Read more...

Benefits of private equity firm IPO are clear

When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense for private equity executives to rail against Sarbanes-Oxley and at the same time consider a public offering. True, they will have some compliance... Read more...

Could it really happen: Bidding war for TXU?

The media has been brimming with reports that The Blackstone Group and the Carlyle Group have moved closer... Read more...

Environmental group hires bankers

This is truly the heyday of investment banking. When environmental groups start hiring investment bankers, well, the world has shifted. Environmental Defense, a well known environmental activist... Read more...

Battle for Home Depot taking shape?

Nothing would get Wall Street's juices flowing like a good old-fashioned buyout battle. People are still wondering whether the Read more...