Alts Are the New Black: Building Smarter Private Portfolios
A practical guide to private market investing — from PE to real assets — for investors looking to build smarter, more resilient portfolios.
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Deep dives into private equity, venture capital, credit, and alternative assets with strategies for navigating illiquid markets.
Collateralized Fund Obligations: Unlocking Liquidity in Private Markets
Collateralized Fund Obligations (CFOs) enhance liquidity in private markets by securitizing illiquid fund interests into structured investment products, balancing risk and return while addressing capital efficiency.
The New Liquidity Playbook: Balancing Flexibility and Growth in Private Markets
How innovative financial structures like evergreen funds, private asset ETFs, and private credit funds are enhancing liquidity in private markets while supporting long-term growth and investment strategies.
PPLI: A Strategic Tool for Global Families
Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) offers UHNW families tax efficiencies, investment flexibility, and global mobility for effective wealth planning, making it essential for complex cross-border financial strategies.
April 25 Private Markets Intelligence
Private market dynamics show LP distributions surpassing contributions for the first time since 2015, while green investments prioritize proven technologies amid economic uncertainties, urging careful decision-making.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: A New Path to Business Ownership and Investment
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a viable investment strategy, offering lower risks and strong returns by acquiring established businesses, appealing to a diverse range of investors.
The $15 Trillion Question: What Happens When Private Markets Go Mainstream?
Private markets are set to exceed $15 trillion, driven by technology, regulation, and investor demand, posing opportunities for innovation but also risks like liquidity challenges and systemic volatility.
Fundraising Overview
PE fundraising has fallen since 2021. In 2024, pace sits 20 percent below 2023. Capital concentrates with experienced managers, launches decline, geopolitical risk tops concerns, and the outlook remains uncertain.
March 25 Private Markets Intelligence
Investors are exploring innovative alternatives in private markets, from tokenized assets to AI-backed investments. LATAM's VC scene, led by Brazil, sees rapid growth, notably in Uruguay. Strategic cash flow planning is vital.
Continuation Funds: Why GPs Are Doubling Down on Their Best Bets
Continuation funds enable private equity managers to extend the life of high-performing assets, providing liquidity solutions while aligning interests of GPs and LPs amidst evolving investment landscapes.