Apollo (APO.US) and Schroder are in preliminary discussions to establish a partnership in the private equity market.

According to the Smart Finance APP, Apollo Global Management (APO.US) is in preliminary talks with Schroders Plc, the largest independent asset management company in the UK, to potentially build a product collaboration relationship. This cooperation may involve Apollo, a private equity giant, providing assets to Schroders. According to sources familiar with the matter, executive teams from both sides are discussing cooperation matters, but emphasize that "it is not yet certain whether an agreement can be reached in the end."