Secondaries

As secondaries activity accelerates, more traditional buyout shops are exploring adding these capabilities.

Blackstone’s move to combine its GP stakes and secondaries businesses raises questions about how players in both markets should address potential conflicts of interests.

The deal is an example of the type of 'clean up' deals routinely run by fund of funds and secondary shops.

The alternatives giant doesn't want to enter the sub-sector if it can't be a top-three player, according to chief financial officer Rob Lewin.

Money continues to flow into this most undercapitalised corner of private equity.

Despite a record year for fundraising, growth in the secondaries market has been hampered by a lack of liquid capital.

Meet six lawyers pushing the envelope across private equity fund structures and transactions, including secondaries and sustainable finance.

The challenging economic environment is expected to continue to generate compelling opportunities for both co-investment and secondaries strategies, say David Brett and Jeff Akers at Adams Street Partners.

Secondaries buyers must be selective as more assets come to market amid liquidity pressures, says Pomona Capital’s Michael Granoff.