Investors

There has been a surge of interest in the retail investor channel, with fund managers launching new products and hiring specialist resources. But concerns such as transparency and liquidity form a challenging background for those on both the investor and asset management sides. Robin Blumenthal lifts the lid on the key issues

Private debt has been coming under closer scrutiny. The methodology used to value investments is likely to be the next preoccupation for investors.

How we conducted our annual study of the investor community.

Significant macroeconomic shifts, such as the low-carbon transition, bring both opportunities and risks, says chief investment officer Christopher Ailman.

Environmental, social and governance issues are increasingly a deal breaker for LPs, and GPs are responding by stepping up their game.

Subscription and NAV financing are increasingly accepted by LPs, but transparency is key.

As we enter 2022, LPs look to work with more managers but are still sceptical about investing with new entrants.

Investors are unwilling to commit capital, despite huge potential for secondaries.

LPs can lead by example to accelerate progress on diversity, equity and inclusion, say Marie-Andrée Dupuis and Giovanni Orsi of Canada’s PSP Investments.

Investors are realising the importance of ESG and DE&I in creating sound due diligence processes.