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6lock launches secured payments platform for PE firms

6lock, a secured payments platform built for private equity firms, has begun onboarding new clients for funds transfers. The platform is aiming to provide more transparency than manual wire transfers as phishing and fraud instances grow.

By Lou Gueroeva, Private Equity Business Development Lead, Zanders – In the modern private equity landscape, there is a growing shift from traditional financial engineering towards operational value creation, with treasury and finance optimization becoming key drivers of sustainable returns.

Shifting our mindset on ESG regulations and data collection

By Caitlin Pentifallo (pictured), Head of ESG Metrics and Regulations at Novata – If there ever was a sign that the conversation around ESG investing has gone mainstream, the recent story direction on the popular HBO Max show Industry is a clear indicator. In the latest episodes, ESG investing has

SEI surpasses $1.5tn in alt AUA

SEI has exceeded $1.5tn in alternative assets under administration in its Investment Managers business, which services private equity, private credit, venture capital, hedge, real estate, and infrastructure funds.

Kain Capital launches Kain Analytics

Kain Capital, a private equity firm focused on the technology enablement of healthcare services companies, has formed a new subsidiary, Kain Analytics, to advance tech, data and workflow automation for companies in the healthcare ecosystem.

Maximizing tax benefits: Understanding QSBS eligibility for small business stakeholders

By George Teixeira (pictured), CPA, MST, Tax Partner, Anchin – The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exclusion, a vital provision for founders, investors, and employees of small businesses, offers a significant tax advantage by exempting capital gains tax on qualifying stock. This exemption is available to each qualifying shareholder of

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