The rule put forth Monday by the Labor Department would exclude continuation funds from retirement accounts while allowing seemingly riskier assets.

Larry Fink says Social Security dollars should be invested in assets that generate wealth rather than merely ensuring stability.

Failures at Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop expose the risks still lurking on the high street.

The investment bank teamed up with MSCI to create an investible index that aims to mirror the region, sector and style of the universe of PE managers.

Fast-fashion retailer’s move seen both as a fallback and strategic lever to overcome UK regulatory concerns over supply chains and valuations.

This timeline breaks down SEC policy developments impacting private markets under President Trump’s second term.

The venture capital firm has been adding high-profile names to its partner ranks.

But does the effort make sense? And can it be profitable for both GPs and retail LPs?

After years of declining deal activity in UK retail, 2025 has kicked off with a flurry of high-profile acquisitions. As PE firms snap up familiar high-street names, is this the start of a long-awaited comeback for the sector?

The world’s second-largest asset manager reportedly engaged in discussions to explore offering private market products to individual investors.

The deal reflects Dollar Tree’s strategic shift, while financial buyers continue to capitalize on corporate carve-outs.

PE firm Sycamore Partners is acquiring Walgreens for $23.7 billion as the retailer restructures and adapts to rising competition.

Deal count however remains at a five-year low

Emerging buyout firm Consortium Brand Partners has acquired Outdoor Voices in its latest bid to build a portfolio of growing brands.

Some big-name private fund managers fueled their asset and revenue growth by tapping into perpetual capital while fundraising hit a speed bump.

Even before the VC downturn, several direct-to-consumer startups like Away were struggling to find a path to profitability.

Skims, an apparel brand that just raised a $270 million round, is expanding to physical stores, a tricky pivot for direct-to-consumer companies, even one enjoying breakneck growth.

Investor interest in Faire is the latest example of a shift in focus from direct-to-consumer retailers to startups that enable various merchants to reach buyers online.