Private Equity

Retail Investors

Behind the headlines: Private equity lowers its drawbridge

In our first deep dive into the democratisation of the asset class, the PEI team learned exactly what has driven this trend – and how much work still needs to be done.

3 min read · 30 November 2022

Focus on value over cost as UK pensions given pathway to greater illiquids exposure

Defined contribution schemes in the UK are forecast to grow to more than £1trn in assets by 2030.

4 min read · 24 November 2022

Planned reforms to UK pensions will open access to PE

Mooted removal of performance fees from the charge cap applied to direct contribution pensions will open up PE and VC to retail investors.

2 min read · 21 November 2022

Europe broadens its retail appeal

Agreed changes to the ELTIF represent a step forward as the region seeks to expand access to alternatives.

2 min read · 03 November 2022

Blackstone closes in on $1trn in AUM

The PE giant recorded $950.9bn of assets as of 30 September, rising 30% year-over-year, as it reels in nearly $50bn of inflows across strategies in the quarter.

2 min read · 20 October 2022

Ex-Deutsche Bank alternatives head seeks to 'turbocharge' retail push

S64 expects its AUM to reach at least $5bn by next year as it expands across financial hubs in EMEA, Asia and Australia, according to founder Tarun Nagpal.

3 min read · 29 September 2022

Private wealth product could become Apollo's 'largest fund' – Marc Rowan

Apollo Aligned Alternatives seeks to eliminate friction points that have stopped high-net-worth investors from embracing alternatives, CEO Marc Rowan said on the firm’s Q2 earnings call.

3 min read · 04 August 2022

KKR to launch democratised products for PE and infrastructure

The firm plans to expand retail offerings across all its asset classes in an attempt to fill the 'white space' in the market, says head of investor relations Craig Larson.

2 min read · 02 August 2022

Fundraising Frenzy: Today’s environment could drive GPs toward alternative capital sources

It’s easier than ever to participate in private markets, though GPs shouldn’t expect individual investors to be the only answer to plugging capital-raising gaps.

3 min read · 12 July 2022

Three tips for private wealth clients when adding PE to portfolios

BNP Private Wealth Management, which has around €421bn in AUM, has revamped its digital platform to help individual clients access private equity and other offerings.

2 min read · 05 July 2022

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