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Opportunities for Private Equity: Finding Growth in a Downturn

Private equity has performed well even in the most volatile times. However, we now enter a period where the outlook is uncertain. Mounting concerns over a downturn continue to be driven by geopolitical instability, changing societal expectations, pockets of market excess and sector disruption, and the overall length of the current economic expansion.

As economic uncertainty persists, growth slows down, and capital becomes more scarce, it is imperative for firms to streamline operations and mitigate risk in order to win big. For PE firms who are upping their game operationally, there’s still plenty of opportunity in a downturn.

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  • What PE leaders can expect from the forthcoming economic downturn
  • How ESG investing is evolving—among investors and corporate narratives
  • The power AI plays in sourcing lucrative deals and bringing them over the finish line

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Top AI Use Cases for Competitive Intelligence

This report dives into all the ways leading CI teams use platforms like AlphaSense to gain an edge.
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Hedgeweek-AIMA Allocator Sentiment Report H1 2026

Produced by Hedgeweek and AIMA, and sponsored by AlphaSense, this report draws on insights from 100+ global hedge fund allocators, revealing how allocation strategies, risk priorities, and research workflows are evolving in 2026.
HedgeWeek AIMA Allocator Sentiment Report H1 2026.

Gartner® Report: The State of AI Maturity in Banking and Investment Services

We feel the Gartner®️ report, The State of AI Maturity in Banking and Investment Services report offers benchmarks to help CIOs assess their AI maturity against peers and identify actions to accelerate progress toward enterprise-scale adoption.
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