Private Equity vs. Investment Banking in 25 Years

Where do you guys see both private equity and banking going in terms of compensation and competition in the next 20-30 years?

Since many megafunds are going public, are private UMM shops going to be more attractive for senior PE professionals?

Likewise, is increasing regulation on the private equity industry going to severely affect returns?

Is the higher compensation in EBs going to lead to higher compensation in banking as a whole?

Do you see more banking analysts staying as associates if the above continues to unfold?

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