Antoine Gara

Jamie Smith, FT reporter on Canada’s oil shift to Asia. Victoria Craig, FT energy journalist tracking oil prices and Venezuela. Antoine Gara, FT markets writer on Blackstone’s IPO push. They discuss Blackstone lining up a huge IPO pipeline. They cover why markets may favor profitable non-tech listings. They explore Canada’s exports to China and oil majors’ moves on Venezuela.

Antoine Gara, the US private equity editor at the FT, delves into the challenges facing private equity in a high-interest rate environment. He highlights how firms are innovating to secure funding without closing shop, but warns that the clock is ticking. The discussion also covers the complexities of valuations and the growing delay in IPOs, alongside the risks of introducing retail investors to private equity. They humorously contrast celebrity fashion choices while dissecting the stability of advisory firms in this volatile market.

Antoine Gara, US private equity and deals editor at the Financial Times, sheds light on the diverging strategies of Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR in a complex market. He discusses how these firms have adapted their approaches amid economic challenges and interest rate fluctuations. Apollo’s integration of private capital and insurance stands out, while Blackstone maintains its traditional growth model. Gara also examines KKR's extensive $50 billion portfolio and the risks it faces in a volatile market, linking these strategies to future performance prospects.

Antoine Gara, a correspondent for the Financial Times, and Pete Stavros, co-head of global private equity at KKR, dive into the transformative world of private equity and worker ownership. They discuss how private equity firms are shifting from their ruthless image to a more inclusive approach, offering employees equity to bolster motivation and company performance. The duo emphasizes the financial benefits of this strategy and how it effectively combats workforce disengagement, marking a significant evolution in the industry.

Brooke Masters and Antoine Gara discuss BlackRock's game-changing acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners, explaining the significance of the deal for Wall Street. They delve into the evolution of private investments, highlighting the shift towards mainstream finance and the implications for the private capital industry.