Private Equity Spotlight Private Funds CFO NY Forum: Sighs of relief
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Feb 12, 2026 Rob Kotecki, deputy editor covering exits, fundraising and AI trends. Graham Bippart, senior editor tracking PE operations, tech and continuation vehicles. Bill Myers, Washington correspondent focused on regulation and policy. They discuss a lighter regulatory mood, fundraising outlook and continuation vehicles. They explore practical AI use, creative exit strategies, operational rigor and retail investor challenges.
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Mood Shift: Industry Taking A Breath
- The mood at the CFO Forum felt noticeably lighter, signaling a shift from intense regulatory drag to cautious optimism.
- Bill Myers observed the industry is ready to reset its shoulders and get back to work after regulatory hangovers.
AI As Augmentation, Not Replacement
- AI discussion moved from panic to pragmatic augmentation of human work at the Forum, focusing on workable use cases.
- Graham Bippart highlighted treating AI tools as eager assistants that are often wrong and need careful prompting.
Regulator-Industry Convergence On AI
- Regulators and industry speakers shared a similar view that AI pushes human decision-making further from the chain.
- Bill Myers noted a clear alignment between regulator and practitioner thinking on AI's transformative potential.