Private Equity Labor Rights Platform
Click here to sign on to PESP’s platform for Labor Rights. Download a copy of our Labor Rights platform here. The private equity industry must correct its course and improve its treatment of workers. Focused on…
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Proposed Frederick, MD, rental licensing policies could curb harm from corporate landlords
A committee in Frederick, Maryland has recommended changes to the city’s rules for licensing rental properties. The committee’s suggestions fall in line with recommendations outlined in Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s recent report, “Tools…
The Globe and Mail: South African prison scandal raises concerns over Caisse’s G4S connections
Corrupt guards at the Mangaung Correctional Centre, operated by a subsidiary of multinational security company G4S, allowed a convicted murderer and rapist to run fraudulent schemes by computer for years while he was locked up, and helped him…
NBC Covers PESP Report on Progress Residential
Columbus, Ohio’s NBC4 featured a story about PESP’s recent report that looked at Progress Residential, a landlord with more than 1,100 properties in central Ohio. NBC4, April 17, 2023: Report calls for changes by ‘predatory’ central Ohio…
PESP responds to SEC Expansion of Form PF
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new amendments to enhance private fund reporting. According to the SEC, the rule amendments will “enhance the ability of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to…
Carlyle Group fundraising drops by half as head of private equity, other executives depart
Private equity firm The Carlyle Group reported earlier this week that its fundraising declined by 48% over the last twelve months through March 2023.[1] Carlyle reported raising $27.6 billion during the twelve months ending March 31, 2023…
Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions – March 2023
In light of the growing investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare…
May Day 2023: Private Equity Labor Rights Platform Launches, PESP and United for Respect visit PE firms’ headquarters in NYC
Private Equity Stakeholder Project and United for Respect launched its labor rights platform this week on International Workers’ Day. Knowing that the private equity industry must correct its course and improve its treatment of workers, PESP and members…
Private Equity is Cashing in on LNG
What Is LNG and what role does it play? Liquified natural gas (LNG) is natural gas transformed into a liquid for more efficient storage and shipping, from producing regions to markets. Private equity has played a significant role in enabling…
Private Equity is Cashing in on LNG
What Is LNG and what role does it play? Liquified natural gas (LNG) is natural gas transformed into a liquid for more efficient storage and shipping, from producing regions to markets. Private equity has played a significant role in enabling…
Ovation Healthcare finds profit in nonprofit rural health providers
Hospital operations, management and consulting companies can provide an avenue for private equity firms to harvest profits from nonprofit and public healthcare providers. Ovation Healthcare (formerly QHR Health)[1] owned by private equity firm Grant Avenue Capital…
The Carlyle Group’s Hidden Climate Impact
Exposing a decade of fossil fuel investments Carlyle stands out among large diversified private equity firms as having one of the largest energy portfolios—most of it devoted to fossil fuels. DOWNLOAD THE NEW CARLYLE REPORT …
