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Key trends: A mixed outlook for a growing GP stakes marketThe benefits and challenges of the past 12 months makes for a mixed picture for GP stakes as 2026 takes shape.
Listed PE finds hope in secondariesSteep discounts to NAV and a slowdown in exits have likely contributed to a rash of secondaries processes involving listed PE trusts.
Side Letter: What Korean LPs wantInsight into the wants and needs of some of East Asia's biggest institutional investors. Plus: notes from Investec's recent roundtable; and an Ardian to Ambienta personnel move. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
GPs to up use of continuation funds as an exit route – Investec reportA squeeze on other exit routes means there will be greater use of such vehicles in 2025, according to survey findings.
Investec: A coming of age for GP-led secondariesSecondaries have now matured into an established asset class, and GP-led transactions are leading the way in reshaping the market, says Stefano Manna, head of GP advisory at Investec.
What the UK carry tax increase means for private equityThe industry has reached a compromise on carried interest, with a tax rate of 32% commencing from April 2025.
Closing the carry 'loophole' could open a set of bigger problemsDebates on increasing tax on carried interest shouldn’t ignore the wider contribution private equity brings to economies.
Side Letter: Carry tax increase?UK voters could find out more details about proposals to tax carried interest at the higher rate this week. Plus: Summit Partners' $9bn target; and promising signs for wealth and HNWI capital. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
GP commitments trend downSmaller managers are under pressure to commit to their own funds as LPs seek stability in a volatile market.
Side Letter: PE's women-led firmsPrivate equity is seeing an influx of women-led firms hitting the fundraising trail. Plus: A new report identifies the most transparent firms when it comes to ESG in private markets; and Tikehau enjoys a record year of inflows. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.