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Private Equity Canada 2010: Preparing for the next wave of growth examines three trends that will shape the LP-GP relationship, and thus the market. It also provides an in-depth review of Canada's PE market over the past year. (PDF–4.93 MB)more

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In 2010, private equity in Asia had begun to recover from the global financial crisis. With close to one-fifth of global PE activity, and great potential for the future, Asia now figures prominently on every PE firm’s strategic agenda. (PDF–1.06 MB) more

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Companies advance myriad strategies for creating value with acquisitions, but only a handful are likely to do so. (PDF–2.8 MB) more

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report | McKinsey on Finance, Number 35, Spring 2010

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Independent directors contribute an outside perspective to governance, but analysis of private equity firms suggests they need relevant managerial expertise too. (PDF–380 KB) more

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As companies rethink their portfolios for the post-crisis world, they should ask themselves if they are still the best owners of their assets. more

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Private Equity Canada 2009

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