Private Equity’s Power Shift: From Public Markets to Private Giants
Private equity now holds +$2.5 trillion in dry powder as public listings decline.
How Are Private Equity Fees Structured?
Table of Contents How Are Private Equity Fees Structured? Private equity fund fees are more than just numbers on a term sheet — they shape how value is shared between investors and fund managers. They determine how General Partners (GPs) are paid, how Limited Partners (LPs) measure their net returns, and how incentives align over […]
What is Private Equity: The Role of GPs and LPs
Learn what a GP in private equity does — their role, responsibilities, and how they align with LPs to manage funds and deliver investor returns.
What Is Private Equity?
Table of Contents What Is Private Equity? Private equity plays a transformative role in global capital markets, allowing investors to take ownership stakes in companies away from public markets. Through a range of strategies — from venture capital to leveraged buyouts — private equity firms unlock value, reshape governance, and drive strategic change. This article […]
Corporate Finance, Capital Structure, Investment Decisions, Cost of Capital, Valuation, WACC
Table of Contents What Is Corporate Finance? Corporate finance governs the way organisations allocate capital, evaluate risk, and pursue long-term value creation. From deciding which investments to pursue to determining how to fund them, corporate finance is the strategic engine that powers decision-making at every level of an enterprise. This article introduces the key principles […]
Board Committees: Roles, Responsibilities, and Corporate Oversight | CLFI
Table of Contents Board Committees: Roles and Responsibilities Board committees serve as specialised sub-groups within the board of directors, enabling deeper focus and oversight in critical areas of corporate governance. Their work reinforces the board’s broader role in strategy, accountability, and long-term value creation. This article outlines the importance of board committees, highlights the typical […]
The UK Corporate Governance Code: Principles and Practice
Explore the UK Corporate Governance Code, its principles, and how boards apply “comply or explain” to lead with transparency and accountability.
CLFI Partners with Quartr to Power Executive Learning
CLFI Forms Strategic Partnership with Quartr to Enrich Executive Education London, UK & Stockholm, Sweden — 04th July 2025: The City of London Finance Initiative (CLFI) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Quartr, CLFI’s new research partner and a leading financial data and investor communication platform. The collaboration will enhance CLFI’s executive programmes […]
CLFI Joins CPD Certification Service to Strengthen Executive Learning Standards
CLFI Joins The CPD Certification Service to Strengthen Executive Learning Standards London, 10 June 2025 — City of London Finance Initiative Ltd (CLFI), a provider of high-impact executive education in corporate finance, valuation, and governance, is now an official Member of The CPD Certification Service. This membership reinforces CLFI’s commitment to delivering structured, high-quality learning […]
CLFI Launches Executive Programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance
The City of London Finance Initiative (CLFI) announces the launch of its Executive Programme in Governance & Finance, designed to meet the evolving needs of business leaders in complex global environments.