It’s not just about risk and fees, but about knowing how much you have and having access to your money when you need it.

Historically, private equity has not been among the investment options available for 401(k) plans. But that could soon change, providing a new opportunity for retirement savers — though also one ...

Get insights into the ongoing debate around adding private equity to defined contribution plans.

Private equity has always sold itself as a world of genius dealmakers and operational wizards, but Daniel Rasmussen of Verdad ...

Universities and other institutions have built up large private-equity holdings, but they are now lagging behind the S&P 500 ...

Although financial engineering is always a way of making returns, it is not necessarily enough in every case, and operational improvement in private equity is preferred for driving value today ...

When criticized, the industry often points to its economic benefits, especially growing workers' pensions. But does PE really ...

Like many other companies, private equity firms are interested in AI as a tool for faster value creation. And like other companies, the results have been mixed, as few report significant returns ...

Investors suffer significant losses when they buy into "blank check" companies that acquire private companies in order to take them public—underscoring the need for more regulations on private equity ...