Blackstone Jon Gray on UK turmoil, results

The transcript discusses the company's strong presence in the UK, highlighting its new headquarters and long-term investment strategy despite current economic challenges. It emphasizes the UK's attributes like talent and rule of law. The financial performance section reveals a robust inflow of capital and resilience in tough market conditions, showcasing the company's ability to outperform during downturns and maintain investor confidence.

What are some of the long-term attributes of the UK that attract investors, according to the speaker?

• Language barriers

• Rule of law and transparency

• High inflation rates

• Limited talent pool

How does Blackstone view the current market conditions in the UK?

• As a reason to withdraw from the market

• As an opportunity for long-term investments

• As a deterrent to investment

• As a stable and risk-free environment

What is Blackstone's mission as highlighted in the discussion?

• To focus solely on real estate

• To minimize customer returns

• To deliver great returns for customers

• To avoid challenging markets

How has Blackstone historically performed during economic downturns?

• They have withdrawn from the market

• They have maintained average performance

• They have outperformed the market

• They have consistently underperformed

What is Blackstone's outlook on the current economic climate?

• They are confident in their platform's resilience

• They believe it will lead to immediate growth

• They plan to exit the private equity market

• They see it as a time to pause investments