Editors view

Have we hit peak fundraising capacity?

The latest PEI 300 ranking shows an industry that's hit another fundraising milestone, while experiencing the lowest year-on-year growth on record.

Impact investors buckle up and knuckle down amid challenging terrain

The reinforcement of fundamental objectives – returns and impact – was a reassuring collective experience for attendees of the Impact Investor Global Summit.

GPs are bridging the Gulf with Middle Eastern LPs

Recent tie ups involving Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Neuberger Berman and Franklin Templeton underscore the growing significance of this region for private markets fundraisers.

Volatility a trial by fire for PE’s evergreen community

Tariff turmoil could battle test the resolve of individual investors and their suitability for the burgeoning community of semi-liquid private markets funds.

Innovation is helping to bring PE to the masses

A heightened level of scrutiny on the industry will accompany the retailisation of LP capital.

Liquidity at what price?

While some LPs that had planned to sell into the secondaries market this year are mulling whether the time is right, others are ploughing ahead with their processes – for now.

Private equity's key tenets will be put to the test under Trump

The industry, which is not immune to volatility and shocks, is inherently better positioned to manage those shocks than other asset classes.

The democratisation of private equity is happening, like it or not

The barriers preventing mass uptake of private markets exposure by individual investors are being torn down.

No one size fits all for LP secondaries sales

Some LPs are thrilled with the options being offered amid rising portfolio sale activity, while others are less receptive.