Commentary

Specialisation is fast becoming the key to having an edge

Recent fundraises for timberland secondaries and GP-led European strategies illustrate a growing trend.

Asia is booming but regulatory risk looms

The actions of the Chinese government could be the difference between a good and a great year for the Asian secondaries market.

What the advisers think you need to know post-summer

Here are five things to know about the state of the market for when you return to the office after your much deserved mid-year break.

The GP-led engine is hot. Will fingers be singed?

With GP-led deals now a bigger market than LP stakes, managers will do well to ensure the market maintains its momentum.

Akin Gump: ‘It’s not just about getting a seat at the table’

Creating a culture where women feel valued is key to improving gender diversity in secondaries, says Akin Gump’s Mary Lavelle.

Making a late primary? Don’t forget about the equalizer payment

There’s a little fee LPs must pay when making a late commitment to a fund, which can make some secondaries investments unviable.

StepStone’s Greenspring buy shows secondaries M&A in heat

The acquisition is at least the fourth this year by a large firm looking to get in on a rapidly expanding market.

Another five-year plan

The Wind Point deal marks the first wave of continuation fund deals on continuation funds. Sponsors must have a doubly compelling case the second time around.

LGT on its latest double fundraise and the market for spin-outs

Four executives from LGT Capital Partners speak to Secondaries Investor about its recent $6bn raise for LP stakes and concentrated deals.