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Trends Impacting Private Equity
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GLOBAL
Dry powder ratio may be just right
Funds’ dry powder relative to buyout deal volume is comparable to non-recessionary years, rather than at the elevated level that is typical in a downturn.
US
Growth in currency hedging activity
Fund managers have significantly increased FX hedging since 2020. Despite a drop in short-term hedging volume from 2021 to 2022, growth in both short- and long-term has increased significantly since 2020, according to annualized 2022 data.
US
Focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I)
Spurred by the push for racial justice in the United States in recent years, the proportion of firms with formal DE&I programs has doubled since May of 2020.
SVB survey: CFO strategies for efficiency gains
Portfolio management is a top systems concern for many CFOs. This is largely addressed with industry-specific solutions or through third-party consultants and vendors. While many have integrated technology into their fundraising process, a substantial number of outliers remain.
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