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Lei Zhang on Hillhouse Capital’s Success Equation

What explains Hillhouse Capital Management's explosive growth? Hillhouse founder and CEO Lei Zhang says it comes down to people.

The Death of Private Equity Has Been Over-Reported

Will Ortel takes the pulse of private equity, reviewing the evidence provided by Professor Claudia Zeisberger, founder of INSEAD’s Global Private Equity Initiative.

The Economy, Business, and Making Mom Proud

The Carlyle Group's David M. Rubenstein shared words of wisdom about a broad range of topics, from the historical importance of the Magna Carta, to Paul Volcker’s monetary policies in the 1980s, and many subjects in between.

Watch Energy and Guns on the Trip to the Peak

Unlike drones and more like electrocardiogram plots, investments rarely go in straight lines but rather undulate, frequently reversing directions, which is normal.  As has been stated in my past posts, I believe that our current journey will take us… READ MORE ›

Linkfest: Bank legal payouts pick up; Weak jobs seen keeping Fed on QE path; Shutdown, Obamacare claimed to impact job market

Today’s most shared: Banks shield swaps from prying eyes, seek to sidestep regs as legal payouts climb… China banks hike loan reserves ahead of expected defaults… Politifact calls out Bartiromo on part-time employment claims… White… READ MORE ›

Richard Dallas on Investing in Private Equity

How are private equity investments in the Middle East typically structured and funded, and what should private equity investors look for? Richard Dallas of Gulf Capital will share his insights at the Middle East Investment Conference.