Smaller deals, less leverage, more government oversight
“Brand new era” of private equity creates opportunity
Down in dollar terms, steady in number of deals
Northleaf Capital Parnters to manage new investment
Canadian funds still have considerable available capital to deploy
Targeted returns have remained unchanged or increased
Proposed principals set out methods to mitigate potential conflicts
More than 50 organizations endorse PE investment guidelines
The ILPA is aiming to ensure the long-term viability of private equity as an institutional investment strategy
Deals marked by significantly lower transaction size