The Rise of Secondaries: Unlocking Liquidity in Private Markets

Once a niche segment, the private equity secondaries market has seen substantial growth and is reshaping the broader alternative asset landscape. In this episode, Goldman Sachs’ Harold Hope and Alex Blostein discuss the evolution of the private equity secondaries market.

This episode was recorded on September 29, 2025.

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