What’s Top of Mind for Today’s LP
Chief Client Officer Mike Koenig hears firsthand what some of the world's leading LPs are talking about, and in this episode, he reveals that the top-of-mind issues for LPs today seem to share a common theme: how to enhance their capabilities and stay ahead of the curve in an evolving asset class and changing market cycle.
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