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.

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What is democratisation?

Opening PE up to a more diverse range of investors comes with unique opportunities and pitfalls.

How does democratisation affect GP-LP alignment?

The fundamentals of the private equity model will come under the microscope as access to the asset class broadens.

PE’s democratisation discourse

Conference participants have yet to reach a consensus on how best to open the private markets to individual investors.

PE industry mobilises around ELTIFs

For a successful ELTIF take-up, industry participants must strike a balance between flexible product rules and adequate investor protection.

Retail investors raise question of liquidity

Liquidity and the ability to trade in and out of fund structures are key points of concern for retail investors when it comes to accessing private markets.

Investment trusts’ role in the democratisation of PE

Amid market volatility, managers of investment trusts are using education tools to ensure investors stick with the asset class.

Fundraising platforms: The who, what, how and where

With an ever-expanding number of digital fundraising platforms coming to market, we put together a handy guide detailing the differences in their offerings.

Q&A: Securitize’s Carlos Domingo

Last year, Securitize tokenised portions of funds managed by KKR and Hamilton Lane. Its chief executive and founder, Carlos Domingo, tells us about the opportunity for tokenising private funds.

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