Democratisation of private equity report

Opening up private equity funds to retail investors and wealth managers

The democratisation of private equity poses an interesting challenge for managers, investors and banks alike: in an asset class traditionally open only to massive institutional LPs, how can the door to smaller, less experienced investors be safely unlocked? In this special report, we examine the main issues facing the market as it attempts to welcome new investors to the asset class: namely, how to educate new players on the intricacies of PE, how to provide the unique tools they require, and how to deliver liquidity in an inherently illiquid environment.