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.

With LPs’ focus on ESG showing no signs of abating, GPs’ approaches to the issue look set to play an increasingly important role in manager selection.
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The Apollo chief's decision to relinquish the reins as chief executive is an opportunity for the industry to prioritise governance.
Canada
The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario has a five-year plan to establish itself as a major player in the co-investment market. GPs would be wise to take note.
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Four of the 10 largest PE funds raised last year were for secondaries. Will the strategy come to dominate fundraising or has it had its day in the sun?
Problem Solving
Competing sources of capital and a strategy yet to be untested during a downturn pose challenges for long-hold fundraisings.
Cast your vote and help decide the outcome in 71 categories making up the 2020 Private Equity International Awards.
Diversity and inclusion appear to have become less of a priority during the pandemic – this is a step in the wrong direction.
Brexit
Remember that other huge market disrupting force causing uncertainty for the UK PE industry in everything from portfolio companies to fundraising?
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That impact funds continue to attract capital during a flight to safety is evidence of LPs’ shifting priorities.
Nick Lockley, PEI’s EMEA conferences director, shares his insight into how to get the most out of mass online meetings.
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