http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=e872f8df-fc34-4b3c-b89f-bec10e2e8567&wp=19862f74-bde5-4066-bc5b-da1bac3eeee4Keep up with new developments added to this site by subscribing to our Private Equity feed.60http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/private-equity-portfolio-value/Pages/Default.aspxA survey of over 300 senior executive directors of portfolio companies to find out their views of life under private equity ownership and what skills they valued.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:00:44 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/private-equity-portfolio-value/Pages/managing-portfolios-effectively.aspxThe majority of those surveyed rated the quality of the private equity director’s involvement in the business as good or excellent.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:41:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/private-equity-portfolio-value/Pages/managing-underperforming-investments.aspxMost of the seasoned executives and non-executives we interviewed had experienced situations where a business underperformed against plan. They provided constructive actions that private equity directors could take to help address underperformance.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:41:56 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/private-equity-portfolio-value/Pages/outstanding-board-director.aspxRespondents were asked to rank the top three qualities that a private equity director should have, the top three responses were - ability to work with the board and management; strategic vision; and financial acumen.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:45:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/private-equity-portfolio-value/Pages/ways-firms-add-value.aspxPrivate equity returns continue to outstrip quoted shares and it is certain that operational improvement in portfolio companies is a key component of value creation. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:46:07 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/private-equity-portfolio-value/Pages/working-with-private-equity.aspxA survey of over 300 senior executive directors of portfolio companies to find out their views of life under private equity ownership and what skills they valued.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:23:14 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/sustainable-insight/Pages/water-scarcity.aspxThis edition of Sustainable Insight explores how the world’s major businesses are approaching water scarcity via corporate responsibility and sustainability reporting.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:42:29 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/management-consulting-benchmarking.aspxThe report highlights that procurement functions need to extend their activities and take on a more strategic role within the organization.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:29:24 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/building-business-value.aspxKPMG explores 10 sustainability megaforces set to impact business over the next 20 year.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:36:16 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Emerging-markets-Latin-America/Pages/2011-lavca-summit-and-investor-roundtable.aspxKPMG summarized the key takeaways and findings from this year’s LAVCA conference in this overview document.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:07:57 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/going-social.aspxSocial media has become a business imperative with more than 70% of organizations operating around the world now active on social media.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:10:20 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/capitalizing-growth/Pages/australia.aspxAustralia may be the world’s second most developed country, but economically it is more closely tied to Asia, particularly China, than the West. Tue, 15 May 2012 05:53:48 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/capitalizing-growth/Pages/china.aspxIncreasing consumption among a rapidly expanding & urbanizing middle class & a focus on moving up the value chain present opportunities in China.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:12:39 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/capitalizing-growth/Pages/Default.aspxIn this new report, our private equity partners consider the opportunities and challenges of investment in some of the key economies in the region. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:25:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/capitalizing-growth/Pages/indonesia.aspxWhat a difference a crisis makes. When Asia was hit by 1997–98 financial crisis, Indonesia took a bad beating but now it has shown great resilience.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:16:25 GMT