The private equity opportunity: public companies are only the tip of the iceberg

The private equity opportunity: public companies are only the tip of the iceberg

Private equity typically involves taking an ownership interest in a private business or asset. It includes a broad range of longer-term and company specific exposures which, because they are not listed on a public market, tend to exhibit somewhat lower correlation to traditional stock and bond markets. Private equity managers seek to generate superior returns through taking an active role in monitoring and advising companies through restructuring, refocusing and revitalising tactics in order to sell the investment at a profit.

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Life insurance implication for primary carers: What you can do to ensure that, when the work stops, the benefits do not

The birth or adoption of a child can be a wonderfully life-changing time in someone’s life. With parental responsibility comes a potential change in finances for the growing household. As such, it makes sense to understand what’s happening and what information new parents should know when it comes to their finances.

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