IOSCO publishes report on private equity conflicts of interest
On November 3rd, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced the publication of a consultation report regarding conflicts of interest within private equity firms. An IOSCO report on private equity risks of May 2008 recommended further work on the subject, leading to the immediate report.
Specifically, the report examines the potential conflicts of interest that may exist within a private equity firm or fund and proposes a number of principles to mitigate such risks. The principles discussed include establishing written policies to identify and mitigate conflicts of interest, the need to implement a process for investor consultation relating to such conflicts and ensuring the clarity of investor disclosure. IOSCO is accepting public comment on the report until February 1, 2010.
