Blue Owl Capital

How has the evolution of the alternatives industry impacted career advancement for women? Top female leaders came together at our New York City office last week to explore this question, share lessons and discuss trends in the private markets. We were honored to host such an important conversation and networking event in partnership with 100 Women In Finance. Special thanks to our moderator Grace Reilly, panelists Madeleine Sinclair, Wendy Holmes, Megan Gorman, CFA and Eileen Duff, and to all those who attended!

“The biggest sea change we have seen in the last five to 10 years is that our clients have gone from viewing direct lending or private credit as a trade to seeing it as a permanent investment.” James Clarke, Global Head of Institutional Business Development, spoke to Private Debt Investor about the evolution of private debt over the past decade and where the asset class is going next. Read the full article for more insights on how LP attitudes have shifted: https://lnkd.in/eNdqQwp5  

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When will the floodgates of M&A open? Potentially as soon as Q4 with the first round of interest rate cuts on the horizon. As the affected cost of capital eases, private equity firms will likely seek to deploy the record amount of dry powder on hand. However, several potential headwinds, including a divisive U.S Presidential Election and various geopolitical conflicts, could meaningfully impact these market dynamics. Read our latest outlook to learn more about the key themes that could drive the markets in Q4 and beyond: https://lnkd.in/eCF-Ehdt

Game. Set. That’s a wrap. 🎾 Whether cheering courtside at the stadium, from the office, or at home with friends and family, Blue Owl has thoroughly enjoyed rooting for our players and observing our campaign's prominent presence throughout New York and beyond. As the tournament comes to a close, we are proud to have supported many of the challenger players, including both Doubles Champions, at this year’s #USOpen — because we invest in excellence, both on and off the court. We look forward to continuing to support players redefining the game.

Serving greatness 🏆 Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell bring home a Grand Slam title as the 2024 #USOpen Men's Doubles champions! We are proud to have supported both players during the tournament this year and are thrilled to see the Australian duo clinch a victory. Learn more about our support of tennis players redefining the game: https://lnkd.in/etaUxwBC

Redefining the game. Jeļena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok brought their A-game today in the #USOpen Women's Doubles Final match against Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai. What a win. Proud to have supported a 2024 US Open champion! 🎾

Alternatives can offer potential benefits to a wide variety of investors, but what makes them particularly powerful is their versatility. In the second edition of Ideas for Allocation, Managing Director Gary Lin explores how to approach asset allocation and the mechanics of incorporating alternatives into the portfolios of saver, spender and grower clients. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02N9WZ20

"I felt that this was a great next step for my personal career, and where I can truly contribute to the growth path of Blue Owl in the region.” Head of APAC Private Wealth Johann Santer spoke to Ignites Asia about his move to Blue Owl and the continued expansion of our private wealth business in Asia. Read the full piece for more on his role: https://lnkd.in/gBH4urSF

Blue Owl takes flight. 🎾 You may have seen the Blue Owl patch on tennis players challenging the Top 10 at this year’s #USOpen, but it doesn’t stop there. Check out our brand campaign at Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, and blueowl.com until the end of the tournament.   We are redefining alternatives and sponsoring tennis players redefining the game. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etaUxwBC