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.

The secondaries market is burgeoning with new entrants and LP interest. Buyers are clamouring for lead buyer status, but does it pay to be hyperbolic if there are contracts to back up the facts?
Fund finance is no stranger to the secondaries market, and recent developments suggest participants should keep an eye on how this market evolves.
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British defined benefit pension schemes have been selling private markets exposure over the past year, though not under duress.
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Affiliate title Private Equity International is accepting submissions across 12 secondaries categories in the PEI Awards 2023.
Secondaries is at the forefront of Patria’s plans following its acquisition of Abrdn’s European private equity business.
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As more sponsors seek to run continuation vehicle transactions, two managers lay their cards on the table and discuss what improvements they would like to see from the market.
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Separately managed accounts have unique characteristics that make secondaries trades trickier than those involving commingled funds.
Are you GP lacking follow-on capital for an add-on? A continuation fund could be right for you – so long as it's done right.
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The firm’s $1bn haul for its first dedicated commingled vehicle for infrastructure secondaries this week couldn't come at a more opportune time.
Getting a fairness or valuation opinion on a private equity GP-led secondaries transaction is a straightforward, albeit costly task. In credit secondaries, however, the rule change creates a cumbersome burden.
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