Continuation funds are new private‑equity vehicles that let general partners transfer one or more portfolio companies into a separate fund, extending the holding period beyond the typical ten‑year life. They give limited partners a choice to cash out or roll their investment, while new secondary buyers provide liquidity. The structure helps GPs avoid fire‑sale exits in weak markets and preserve flagship assets for future fundraising. However, the model introduces valuation opacity, concentration risk, and potential fee resets for investors.
Bloomberg’s Shuli Ren argues that the AI‑scare trade is reshaping equity valuations, pulling US software stocks lower while South Korea’s Kospi soars 44% this year. The article debunks two entrenched myths: that book value is irrelevant and that aging populations...
Morgan on the Road to Exchange featured an interview with Jennifer Morgan, founder and CEO of Connective Communications. Morgan discussed her innovative “Storyselling” methodology, which blends storytelling techniques with sales strategies. She announced that the workshop will debut at the...
The article outlines five compelling reasons why ultra‑wealthy individuals should outsource their financial administration. It argues that the sheer complexity of diversified assets, tax regimes, and regulatory obligations exceeds the capacity of most personal staff. By delegating to specialist firms,...
Advisors who appear overly prepared can unintentionally make client meetings feel pre‑scripted, prompting clients to limit their input. When answers arrive before questions fully form, clients adapt by staying on the surface rather than sharing deeper concerns. Shifting from delivering...
BNY Mellon’s senior strategist Eric Hundahl outlined the investment landscape for 2026, emphasizing opportunities across emerging markets, technology, and sustainable assets. He highlighted that easing inflation and stabilizing fixed‑income yields are creating a more favorable risk‑adjusted environment. Hundahl also warned...
At the start of 2026 the S&P 500’s traditional factor seesaw has tilted, with high‑beta and low‑volatility stocks moving in tandem rather than opposite directions. Historically, these two factors exhibit strong negative correlation, providing a natural hedge for investors. Recent...
U.S. mortgage rates slipped last week to roughly 6.5%, the lowest level recorded since 2022, igniting a wave of refinancing activity. The decline aligns with the Federal Reserve’s recent pause on interest‑rate hikes and softer inflation readings that have eased...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America are urging clients to buy Venezuelan global bonds that carry large amounts of unpaid interest, known as accrued coupons. The banks argue that these distressed securities could deliver outsized returns if Venezuela...
Ubis Wealth Management’s CIO Ulrike Hoffmann‑Burchardi warns that artificial intelligence is eroding the moat of software‑centric businesses. She argues that AI‑driven automation will compress margins for firms reliant on code, while physical‑world operators—miners, power producers and industrial manufacturers—stand to gain...