Editorial

Private Equity Asset Management 2016

The Credit Department has reviewed the headlines regarding portfolio company profitability. Ask us how a solid accounts receivables strategy for underperforming companies can be your foundation to leverage the opportunities outlined in these articles.

Disruption: A Seismic Shift in the Private Equity Industry (link)

Ernst & Young, in collaboration with Private Equity International, presents the 2016 Global Private Equity Fund and Investor Survey. The survey identifies opportunities and challenges brought to light by the 103 finance executives and 88 investors who participated in the survey. Source: Ernst & Young

Rethinking Private Equity Operating Partner and Board Models (link)

What challenges are private equity firms facing right now? Structuring and finding the right talent, just to name a couple. Learn more about what needs to be resolved for firms to grow their portfolio companies. Source: Summit Executive Resources

Can Private Equity Improve Overall Equity Performance? (link)

Washington Trust examines the impact of investing in private equity on portfolio diversification and performance, using private equity data from Preqin. Source: Washington Trust Bank Wealth Management & Advisory Services Also read: Portfolio Companies Look to Private Equity to Improve Operations

Pam Krank has been a leader and pioneer in the Trade Receivables space since 1993, serving as President of TCD, lecturing on International Trade Credit and serving as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas. Prior to TCD, Pam held positions with a multinational F-50 conglomerate for thirteen years. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Credit & Financial Management.