As political uncertainty continues, fears that fundraising opportunities will worsen in the private equity industry have increased, according to the latest annual industry report from global investor services provider, IQ-EQ.

The research, based on a survey of over 120 fund professionals globally, shows that despite the industry remaining resilient overall, fund managers will need to prepare for an increasingly competitive environment.

Last year half of all money raised was directed to the 50 largest funds in the industry, suggesting that competition to attract capital will be fierce, particularly for the smaller player...