When conceived and executed the right way, GP solutions transactions can create a win for all parties. Greenhill Cogent's Brian Mooney and David Eberstein identify some key components of a successful GP solution.
The secondaries market in Africa may become larger relative to the primary market than in North America or Europe, according to Credit Suisse.
High pricing and considerable dry powder means sellers can benefit from selling stakes, while secondaries players can also pick up attractive deals in the market - so which side is it better to be on in 2016?
Public market volatility typically leads to greater dealflow in VC secondaries, so how do you find the right new LP?
The firm's global head of secondaries, Andrew Hawkins, outlines ICG's strategy for making restructurings work.
Merely trading LP positions won’t address deep problems of funds that haven’t raised new capital for at least eight years, explains Joncarlo Mark, founder of Upwelling Capital Group.
In an increasingly crowded transactions market, the competitive edge is shifting to buyers with efficient transaction processes. Fadi Samman, a partner in the investment management practice at law firm Akin Gump, offers his tips for what investors should consider.
With a degrading macro and a stock market plunge, investors may have to face some old daemons such as the denominator effect, which may reappear on CIOs’ agendas, explains Thomas Liaudet, a partner at Campbell Lutyens' secondary advisory team.
Whether for acquiring portfolios, ensuring the efficient use of investor equity, or for returning value to investors, secondaries participants are increasingly viewing debt as part of their strategic mix, explains Simon Hamilton, head of Investec Fund Finance.
The secondary market is now becoming well established. This represents a critical step in the evolution of the private equity market that will transform the way investors think about funds of funds, explains Benoit Verbrugghe, member of the executive committee and head of Ardian US.