Kleinman: Semi-liquid PE will fail to deliver a good client experience
Scott Kleinman · Scott Kleinman – Apollo's Integrated Alternatives Platform (EP.481) · Jan 19, 2026 · at 1:02:48
Scott Kleinman, Co-President of Apollo Asset Management, argues against evergreen semi-liquid private equity funds sold to retail and wealth management investors.
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“It's not going to give the client, i.e. The wealth client, a good experience in the long run.”
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