I often say, “there are no patents in finance.” From our founding in 1985, we recognized that Blackstone needed to constantly innovate. Thank you Forbes for this in-depth look at how we got here and – more importantly – the enormous runway we see ahead in…

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We explain what the direct and indirect rate exposure of buyouts, venture capital, growth equity, secondaries, and fund-of-funds mean for investors.

Discover the latest insights and data on private markets fundraising, deal activity, and performance with the McKinsey Global Private Markets Review for 2024.

Private markets offer the potential for greater diversification, an illiquidity premium, protection from market shocks and compelling risk-adjusted returns.

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ILPA representative cites transparency and issues of using NAV loans at the Fund Finance Association’s Global Symposium, but the growing market for the facility has its staunch defenders.

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