Record deployment and fundraising headwinds are leading to limited dry powder, says Whitehorse Liquidity Partners managing partner Yann Robard.
With LPs looking to rebalance, the future of secondaries might look more like the past, with rewards for those GPs willing and able to take a back-to-basics approach, according to Steve Costabile, global head of private funds at PineBridge Investments.
Jersey Finance head of funds Elliot Refson and lead in the Americas Philip Pirecki discuss how regulatory developments are impacting fund domiciliation decisions.
Strengthening sustainability reporting builds regulatory resilience, says Chris McClure of Crowe LLP.
As managers explore optimal ESG integration strategies, Instar’s Sarah Borg-Olivier and George So argue the best integration efforts include a tailored, people-centric approach.
Broad market trends are defined by uncertainty, but LPs won’t be lowering their standards for asset service providers anytime soon, says Claudia Bertolino, head of private equity and private credit, fund services of the Citco group of companies (Citco).
While LPs and GPs cry out for liquidity, secondaries funds are unable to recapitalize quickly, creating pent-up demand that bodes well for the future.
Jersey Finance head of funds Elliot Refson and lead in the Americas Philip Pirecki discuss how the offshore jurisdiction is a stable and reliable gateway to Europe for US managers.
Getting the decision right on a co-investment opportunity – participate or pass – is crucial, says Manulife Investment Management’s Scott Garfield.
Opportunities for co-investors to support portfolio companies will proliferate, says Matt Shafer, managing director and global head of direct private equity at Northleaf.