Editor's View

Our in-house take on what news, trends and developments affecting the secondaries market means to its different participants. In these weekly commentaries we stir discussion and prompt debate as well as comment on issues important to market participants in a lively and thought-provoking way.

Do limited partner advisory committees have any relevance in a world where a sole LP wants to have its day in court?
Another CV failure has recently grabbed headlines. The secondaries market is limited on publicly celebrating its wins.
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Why conditions in the private markets impact investing space could finally be ripe for secondaries activity.
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With more players and larger funds, the secondaries market is seeing a lot of CVs north of $1bn. The long-term growth of sizeable deals requires significant backing.
Despite a growing number of new entrants, buyers arenโ€™t concerned about increased competition in this abundant part of the market. How long can this last?
Retail capital focuses on liquidity and consistently high returns โ€“ factors that don't always found the basis of a long-term partnership in private markets.
While some investors recognise the benefits of evergreen funds participating in GP-led deals, others view the space as a โ€˜wild westโ€™ that requires greater discipline.
Cross over the line
As StepStone and Greykiteโ€™s โ‚ฌ1.5bn recapitalisation shows, some of the most compelling deal opportunities are coming from non-real estate sponsors.
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Investor enthusiasm for secondaries is no secret, and it has manifested in some eye-popping fundraising figures.
Secondaries Investor launches its inaugural Global Market Survey to map the market, its drivers and the changing nature of the asset class.
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