Virtual Round Table - Private Equity 2020
In this roundtable, seven private equity experts discuss the benefits of machine learning and artificial intelligence, identify the latest investment strategies and acquisition trends, and outline the various implications of COVID-19 on the PE landscape. Featured countries include: Australia, India, United Kingdom and United States.
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Albertha Charles
Shagoofa Rashid Khan
John Cushing
Nathan Cahill
David McClelland
Stephen Culhane
Divesh Patel
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1) Can you talk us through the current private equity landscape in your jurisdiction? 2) Have there been any recent regulatory changes or interesting developments? 3) To what extent has COVID-19 impacted the PE landscape? 4) Can you talk us through the best practice measures private equity investors can implement for different liquidity scenarios stemming from the on-going pandemic? 5) What other steps do PE firms need to take into consideration to ensure they come out of the crisis in a healthy position? 6) What investment strategies and acquisition trends are currently being implemented by PE firms? 7) Which sectors offer the most attractive opportunities and where has fundraising stifled? 8) To what extent has technology transformed the way private equity targets are identified? 9) What are the main benefits and drawbacks of focusing on sector specialisation? 10) What are the advantages of using machine learning and artificial intelligence? 11) How can opportunities be found within areas that are notorious for their high valuations such as the technology sector and emerging start-ups? 12) What are the main challenges and opportunities when investing in distressed businesses? 13) What key trends do you expect to see over the coming year and in an ideal world what would you like to see implemented or changed?
