Adam Le and Rod James

This year’s ranking of the industry’s biggest secondaries fundraisers is larger and broader than ever.

Sao Paulo-based Spectra Investments sees more currency fluctuations than most. Its chief executive, plus professionals from NewQuest and Park Hill talk through the risks.

The strategy has evolved from focusing on diversification and J-curve mitigation to one making concentrated bets on often highly complex deals. Investors unaware of the potential risks face hidden dangers.

When net asset values drop and LPs who rolled their interests into their GP’s vehicle start to think they should have sold their interests instead, there could be legal implications.

Buyers and sellers' expectations need to stay within touching distance of each other for a successful market.

Developments at Abraaj Group mean LPs should conduct even more rigorous due diligence when considering MENA commitments.

The investment firm is seeking a record-equalling amount for the strategy.

Developments at Abraaj Group mean LPs should conduct even more rigorous due diligence when considering MENA commitments.

The US insurer has already received first-round bids for the bundle of stakes it wants to sell on the secondaries market.

The German mid-market buyout firm has extended the life of its 2008-vintage fund by two years in a deal advised by Rede Partners.