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Kenza Himmi, head of impact investing and partnerships at United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, will be among the speakers at next month's Impact Investor Global Summit in London.

"We harbour that view as a firm that a lot of the alternatives growth over the next five to 10 years will come globally," chief executive John Sweeney tells PEI.

Some LPs tell PEI they are more cautious of US private equity in the near term, with European markets to be potential beneficiaries this year.

Investors believe uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies could postpone a thaw in exit markets, compounding existing fundraising challenges.

In this podcast, PEI Group editors discuss what GPs say they're focusing on amid the trade war-induced uncertainty, how the secondaries market stands to benefit, and how investors are reacting to the volatile environment.

The tariffs turmoil is exacerbating the trends and challenges facing private markets, creating a 'fantastic time for secondaries', XIG global head Michael Brandmeyer tells PEI.

The word 'tariff' equals 'uncertainty' in the private equity market, says the chairman of the consultancy's global private equity practice.

With minimal exposure to manufacturing and physical good trading, the firm expects tariffs to have limited impact on its portfolio, according to chief executive Christian Sinding.

The mid-market strategy will be led by managing directors John DiCola and Francesco Casiraghi.

Pension enticed by perks of pairing up with new managers in current PE environment, plans several-year allocation to Adams Street Partners-managed fund.