Alternative investments are no longer the exclusive domain of institutions. This expert panel explores how private markets are opening up to a wider investor base, driven by regulation, innovation, and technology. Learn how accessibility, transparency, and sustainability are reshaping the world of private equity, infrastructure, and real assets.
For decades, alternative investments — including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate — were the preserve of institutional players. But today, that’s changing fast. In this forward-looking panel, industry leaders discuss how the democratisation of alternatives is transforming the investment landscape.
Moderated by Manuela M. Fröhlich, Co-Founder and Partner at Fondsfrauen GmbH, the conversation delves into the factors enabling broader access to private markets: technological innovation, the rise of digital investment platforms, and regulatory developments such as ELTIF 2.0, which now allow qualified private investors to participate.
Panelists Nalaka De Silva (Head of Private Market Solutions, abrdn), Henry Wolter (Manager Client Advisory, AQ Investment AG), Ulrich Heuberger (Alternative Investments, HSBC Asset Management), and Philippe Bens (Head of Regional Coverage Switzerland, CACEIS) share their insights on how new product structures and sustainable frameworks are making alternatives more transparent and accessible than ever before.
The discussion also examines the risks and responsibilities that come with this trend — including liquidity constraints, education gaps, and regulatory oversight — while highlighting the opportunities for investors seeking diversification and long-term value.
An essential listen for asset managers, private bankers, and investors looking to understand the future of inclusive investing.
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