Alternative Investment
PELP Unit 11: Governance & Compliance
Overview
This Unit 11 of The Private Equity Learning Pathway (PELP) is part of a 12-unit series designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how a Private Equity fund operates. In this unit, Derek McGibney, founder and Managing Director of Cognitive GRC, covers the topic of governance and compliance detailing the development of regulation, compliance, conflicts of interest, ESG and fund boards.
Check out the other units in the Learning Pathway:
- Unit 1: What is Private Equity?
- Unit 2 - Fund Finances
- Unit 3 - Legal Considerations
- Unit 4 - Tax Consideration
- Unit 5 - Capital Raising & Investor Relations
- Unit 6 - The Investment Process
- Unit 7 - Deal Valuation & Performance Measurement
- Unit 8 - Portfolio Management
- Unit 9 - Financial Risk Management
- Unit 10: Business Management and Fund Administration
- Unit 12: Responsible Investing
Objective
On completion of the eCourse, you will be able to:
- Describe the basic principles of governance and compliance in private equity funds, including key regulatory requirements
- Outline the development of regulations affecting private equity and their implications for fund operations
- Recognise common conflicts of interest in private equity and explain their potential impact
- Explain the role of ESG governance in private equity and its significance in modern investment strategies
- Identify the main functions and responsibilities of fund boards in private equity governance
Content
The module covers the following titles:
• Introduction
• The Development of Regulation in Private Equity
• Compliance in Private Equity
• Conflicts of Interest
• Governance of ESG
• Fund Boards
• Concluding Remarks
• Final Quiz
Who should attend
This course is for private equity professionals, career starters, those transitioning to private banking, and service providers like bankers, accountants, IT professionals, lawyers, and trust administrators.