Commentary

In today's edition, Why the US midterms could spell trouble for private funds; Secondaries fundraising dips; Matching individual investors with UK private assets.

In today's edition, The uphill battle for sustainable investing capital inflows; Harvard's 'exceptional' year; Hamilton Lane's exec reshuffle.

Astorg is offering anchor LPs in its ninth fund a 12% preferred return – a rare move that some see as a show of alignment and others as a sign of a tough raise.

In today's edition, Goldman's Solomon says sponsors are incentivised to sit on assets; BlackRock expects evergreens to 'turn a corner'; Audax seeks more than $6 billion for a new flagship.

In today's edition, Fresh fundraising figures from the wider private markets ecosystem reveal shared woes; APAC's GP-led secondaries market is making good on its promise; Adams Street assembles AVNGR.

In today's edition, Another major LP rethinks its PE allocation over return concerns; Japan continues to warm to GP stakes; EQT taps HIG in California.

Slow progress has been made on gender diversity, but the experience of senior female leaders could help steer PE through market challenges and inspire greater representation.

In today's edition, Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, LP heavyweights warn; Wealthy individuals acquire a taste for co-investments; Climate risk could soon hit asset prices.

Now is the time for operating partners to reconsider the skills they need to succeed.

Bonus structures vary wildly among private equity's biggest LPs.