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Democratisation & Transparency: How alternative assets are readying for individual investorsOpening up alternative assets to non-institutional investors, from HNWIs to 401(k) account holders, represents up to $80trn. It's an alluring pot of capital for an industry with flatlining annual fundraising figures in some asset classes. And yet, multiple headwinds exist, making the journey towards increasing democratisation far from straightforward.
Carlyle’s Schwartz: The word ‘alternative’ doesn’t make sense anymoreFinancial advisers must decide what’s best for their clients, rather than choosing between public markets and so-called alternatives, according to the asset manager's chief executive.
Blackstone launches defined contribution unit as part of 401(k) strategyThe unit will sit within the firm's $280bn private wealth business and will focus on broadening retirement savers’ access to private markets.
Public-private partnerships: Who’s tied up with whom?PGIM and Partners Group became the latest firms this week to disclose partnerships amid a trend of traditional asset managers and private markets specialists partnering to tap more non-institutional capital.
Side Letter: Swords and ploughsharesWhy GPs should stop worrying and learn to love defence. Plus: Future Fund's CIO is heading to the Middle East; and investors are increasingly hungry for small-cap CVs. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Oman Investment Authority: Asia ‘very important’ for PE portfolioThe sovereign wealth fund is active in Asia-Pacific via funds, directs and joint ventures with GPs, according to PE fund investments manager Mahmoud Al Khatri.
Indian private equity enjoys the spotlightIndia’s private equity market is seeing record fundraises and a shift to buyout transactions.
Side Letter: Mapping private fundsMonday is Labor Day for our readers in the US, so we'll return to your inbox on Tuesday. In the meantime, a market mapping exercise for the world of private funds. Plus: EQT's first fundraiser is moving on. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
401(k) Special: ILPA to publish guidance on how retail capital impacts LPsThe Institutional Limited Partners Association will also update its due diligence questionnaire template and introduce a retail capital section in light of recent developments, Neal Prunier, managing director for industry affairs at the trade body, tells PEI.
Colonial First State: ‘This is a great time to increase unlisted exposure’KKR-owned Colonial First State, which manages one of Australia’s 10-largest superfunds, will make its inaugural private equity allocation this month, PE head Chloé Brayne tells PEI.