Group 1 - The announcement of large-scale tariffs by Trump has led to a significant slowdown in the IPO market, with reports indicating it is "almost at a standstill" [1][6] - In the context of ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly turning to alternative investments for yield, with BlackRock setting a fundraising target of $400 billion for its private equity business by 2030, aiming to increase its revenue share from 15% to over 30% [2] - Coller Capital's report indicates that most investors plan to increase allocations to private credit and secondary market assets in the coming year, driven by structural growth factors [2][3] Group 2 - Private credit is the most favored asset class among investors in the alternative asset space, with 45% planning to increase allocations, up from 37% six months ago [3] - Geopolitical risks are now a core consideration for portfolio construction, with 44% of investors increasing their focus on these risks, particularly regional conflicts and trade wars [3] - The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in investment portfolio management is becoming a significant trend, with 90% of U.S. investors planning to leverage AI for value addition [4] Group 3 - Traditional exit channels are facing liquidity challenges, prompting over half of global investors to consider trading private equity assets in the secondary market within the next two years [5] - The total transaction volume in the global secondary market is projected to reach $160 billion in 2024, while IPO exits are expected to generate only $1.1 trillion and $1.3 trillion in 2023 and 2024, respectively, significantly lower than the $600 billion in 2021 [5] - The current environment has led private equity executives to prioritize alternative exit strategies, such as divestitures and continuation funds, with 80% of top fund managers entering the continuation fund market [6]