FIF25: Challenges to consider for investment in private markets

Panel discusses differences between generalist and specialist approaches to private market investment

Martin Richmond
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L-R: PP editor Jonathan Stapleton, Aon associate partner of investment manager research Alison Trusty and Aon market development lead Nigel Aston (Credit: Jonathan Blackham Photography)
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L-R: PP editor Jonathan Stapleton, Aon associate partner of investment manager research Alison Trusty and Aon market development lead Nigel Aston (Credit: Jonathan Blackham Photography)

Cash management, the impact of the J-curve, and costs are the three most “acute” challenges for defined contribution (DC) schemes to consider when investing in private markets, industry delegates heard.

Speaking yesterday (4 June) at the Professional Pensions Future of Investment Festival, Aon associate partner of investment manager research Alison Trusty said while these challenges are relevant f...

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