Working on Side Business while in PE?

hi all. Currently a first year associate at a MM fund and was curious to see thoughts on this. is it permitted to work on a personal business while working in PE? Does it need to be disclosed if so? I know in IB that was the case, but not sure about PE

Thanks!

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jmayer1601

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Most likely needs to be disclosed, check your firm's compliance policy

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