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LPs strike an optimistic note

Investors share their views on the outlook for the industry in our annual LP Perspectives Study.

Market uncertainty lingers for LPs

As the threat of rising interest rates has largely dissipated, investor concern has turned to geopolitical uncertainty.

Number Crunch: Education investment fails to make the grade

Private equity investment in the education sector has slumped since the pandemic-driven days of online learning.

Carlyle's Schwartz: End of election uncertainty will boost market activity

The US presidential election result drew an ‘unexpectedly strong’ reaction from the market, according to chief executive Harvey Schwartz.

NewVest raises third pool of capital for 'Vanguard of private markets' strategy

The passive index investing-focused firm gives investors exposure to the largest private equity funds in market on an annual vintage basis.

What the UK carry tax increase means for private equity

The industry has reached a compromise on carried interest, with a tax rate of 32% commencing from April 2025.

Number Crunch: Growth equity's growing pains

In our latest data visualisation we examine growth equity – a strategy showing early signs of a slump amid difficult market conditions.

Number Crunch: PE's chemical imbalance

The global chemicals industry experienced a slump following the pandemic, though PE's share of the market is holding steady.

The changes LPs want to see in continuation funds

Our upcoming special report on the secondaries market shows the future looks bright for this burgeoning asset class – though investors have a list of improvements they’d like to see.

Number Crunch: Could Southeast Asia become APAC's crown jewel?

As Asia-Pacific’s fundraising slump continues, hopes are being pinned on the southeast.