As we kick off 2019, we're taking one last look back at 2018 with our own “Greatest Hits of 2018” list: the top 10 pieces of content that our audiences (ahem, that’s all of you) found most engaging and worthwhile. Thank you for the unadulterated feedback and thoughtful commentary this past year, and please keep it comin’ in 2019.
Responsible Investing: Part 1
What is ESG and how can investors approach responsible investing in the private markets? Watch part one of our two-part video series on investing responsibly featuring Managing Director Ana Lei-Ortiz.
Responsible Investing: Part 2
Although ESG adoption in the private markets has increased, we think there's still much more that can be done. Watch part two of our two-part Responsible Investing video series featuring Managing Director Ana Lei-Ortiz.
2017/2018 Private Markets Survey
Our fourth annual Private Markets Survey captures insights and opinions from industry-leading investors and fund managers from around the world for a telling look into the private markets.
The End is Near for Private Credit, Right?
For the last several years, the global financial markets have benefited from benign fundamentals, plentiful liquidity and rising asset prices. However, as of late, volatility has resurfaced and strategies designed to benefit from a low volatility bull market have been called into question. In this article, Head of Research Mike Ryan analyzes the relationship of volatility and buyout performance from prior cycles to see what it might tell us about this cycle.
Private Markets and the Menace of Volatility
For the last several years, the global financial markets have benefited from benign fundamentals, plentiful liquidity and rising asset prices. However, as of late, volatility has resurfaced and strategies designed to benefit from a low volatility bull market have been called into question. In this article, we analyze the relationship of volatility and buyout performance from prior cycles to see what it might tell us about this cycle.
Nasdaq CEO Signature Series: September 2018
In this episode of Nasdaq’s ‘CEO Signature Series,’ Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) CEO Mario Giannini discusses how the opportunity set for private markets investors has evolved, the ways Hamilton Lane helps clients navigate the asset class, and the unique culture that sets the firm apart.
What’s Top of Mind for Today’s LP
With 2018 more than halfway over, the private markets continue their steady march onward, with a watchful eye on the broader markets and global economy. Media coverage is dominated by talk of geopolitics, international relations and the (very) occasional feel-good story such as the rescue of the Thai soccer team. In the world of private markets, investor conversations seem to be punctuated primarily by discussions around fundraising, purchase prices, performance and strategy expansion.
State of China's Private Markets
Despite challenging market dynamics, Managing Director in Hong Kong Mingchen Xia explains that we're seeing stabilized GDP growth and steady investment pacing in China's private markets.
Mid-Year Market Update
We’re more than halfway through 2019 – are you keeping up with the trends and changes in the private markets? Head of Product Management Jackie Rantanen recaps key takeaways from our 2019 Mid-Year Market Update, a comprehensive, data-driven review of the private markets from the first half of this year.
The 2018 Market Overview
CEO Mario Giannini sits down with Kate McGann to preview this year's Market Overview. He explains the rationale behind the theme for the 13th annual overview, and shares his outlook for the private markets in the year ahead.
2019 GP Dashboard
Hamilton Lane's sixth annual GP Dashboard captures the opinions and expectations of a global, diverse group of general partners and offers telling information about where the GP community believes the private markets are headed.