Leon Black’s Epstein Ties Set to Dominate Apollo Earnings Call

Apollo Global Management Inc. investors will want to hear about more than just earnings when the firm reports its latest results on Thursday morning.

They’ll also expect answers about how Apollo plans to handle the growing fallout from co-founder Leon Black’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and whether it’s hurting fundraising efforts. Apollo is seeking money for real estate, distressed credit and infrastructure funds, and recently launched an impact-investing platform.

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Fresh scrutiny on the Black-Epstein relationship comes at a time when the firm should be in a strong position to invest, with businesses struggling and ...