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Investment Week's final Market Focus event of the year takes place this Thursday 14 November at The Ned in London and is on Private Markets! Register your free place today at the link below. #PrivateMarkets have entered an exciting new era in the UK wealth management space as innovative fund structures and platforms are opening up growth opportunities, as well as prompting discussions about the role of private assets in client portfolios. Attend to hear the views of a number of different private market providers in one place and listen to expert speakers offer their perspectives on the outlook for private markets for this year and beyond, explain their current portfolio positioning and how their funds may fit in investors' portfolios. Sessions include: 📍 UK retail appetite for private assets: Key opportunities and challenges - Mark McFee, Editorial and Insights Director at Research in Finance 📍 Capturing value in late-stage venture capital - Kevin Moss, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Liberty Street Advisers GAM Investments 📍 Private credit: Investing in diversified infrastructure - Albane Poulin, Head of Private Credit, Gravis 📍 Is Energy Transition Infrastructure the perfect asset class for investors? - Duncan Hale and Jack Wasserman, CFA at Schroders 📍 Real Assets: Revitalising the essential infrastructure of today and priming for tomorrow - Anish Majmudar, CFA, Head of Real Assets, M&G Investments 📍 Panel discussion: Where now for private market allocations in the UK wealth space? Anthony Leatham of Peel Hunt, Mark McFee of Research in Finance and James Lowe, CFA of Schroders https://lnkd.in/erSRhucp #privatemarkets #privateassets #realassets #investors #wealthmanagement #investmentevents #fundselectors #assetallocation #privateequity

In the dynamic world of private equity, raising substantial capital is a testament to a firm's expertise, vision, and strategic foresight. Over the past five years, leading private equity firms have set the bar high, showcasing their ability to attract significant investments and drive economic progress on a global scale. Leading the charge from the United States, Blackstone stands unrivaled, raising a staggering $126 billion. This achievement underscores Blackstone's strategic acumen and the robust appeal of the U.S. market, positioning it as a powerhouse in global finance. Following closely is Sweden's EQT, with an impressive $102 billion, reflecting the firm's dynamic growth and the vitality of the European investment landscape. From the United Kingdom, Hg Capital has shown significant prowess by amassing $51 billion. This underscores the UK's sustained influence in the global financial sector despite recent economic uncertainties, highlighting Hg’s strategic growth and resilience. Canada’s Brookfield follows suit with $31 billion, reinforcing North America's substantial role in the private equity domain and showcasing the region's dynamic investment environment. Luxembourg’s CVC Capital Partners has raised $42 billion, demonstrating the strength and diversity of the European investment landscape. This achievement highlights CVC’s strategic initiatives and robust market insights, further cementing Europe’s position in the global private equity scene. Understanding the landscape and the key players is crucial for making informed investment decisions. These figures represent more than just capital; they signify strategic vision, investor confidence, and a commitment to driving global economic growth. #ivcapital #privateequity #economics #globalfinance Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors. This content is for educational purposes only, and you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. There are risks associated with investing.

Mark McFee, our Editorial and Insights Director, took part in Investment Week's Private Markets Focus event a couple of weeks ago alongside representatives from Schroders, GAM Investments, Gravis and M&G Investments. The consensus was that we are currently at the 'Tip of the iceberg' for UK wealth allocations into the sector, progress is 'significant', but there is still a huge requirement for education! Read on to find out more about what was discussed: https://lnkd.in/emSphAYW #privatemarkets #panelevent #assetmanagement #financialresearch

Yesterday, the Edinburgh Investment Trust held it's Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh. During the AGM, portfolio managers Imran Sattar and Emily Barnard discussed the drivers of performance, the current shape of the portfolio and the outlook for the Trust and the UK. You can watch a recording of the AGM here: https://lnkd.in/en2j-k67 #EdinburghInvestmentTrust #AGM #InvestmentInsights

What is the outlook for investing in the UK in 2025?    Here’s why investors shouldn’t rule out the UK next year, according to active fund managers Gervais Williams, Jon Hudson, Emma Mogford, Matthew Tillett and Paul Marriage from Premier Miton. For investment professionals only. Capital at risk. #UKinvesting #investmentoutlook #outlook2025

What is the outlook for investing in the UK in 2025?    Here’s why investors shouldn’t rule out the UK next year, according to active fund managers Gervais Williams, Jon Hudson, Emma Mogford, Matthew Tillett and Paul Marriage from Premier Miton. For investment professionals only. Capital at risk. #UKinvesting #investmentoutlook #outlook2025

What is the outlook for investing in the UK in 2025?    Here’s why investors shouldn’t rule out the UK next year, according to active fund managers Gervais Williams, Jon Hudson, Emma Mogford, Matthew Tillett and Paul Marriage from Premier Miton. For investment professionals only. Capital at risk. #UKinvesting #investmentoutlook #outlook2025

Brown Shipley’s parent company Quintet Private Bank and BlackRock are delighted to introduce The Rise of Generational Wealth: European Wealth Insights. Amidst the greatest transfer of private wealth in history, we believe that understanding generational drivers and differences is more crucial than ever for organizations that help individuals and families towards their wealth planning objectives. That’s why Quintet Private Bank are introducing this in-depth report, based on a proprietary survey of high net worth individuals in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The survey was conducted on behalf of Brown Shipley’s parent company Quintet Group and BlackRock by Ipsos UK. The introduction of this report follows the signing of a 2023 cooperation agreement between Quintet and BlackRock and the launch earlier this year of the first in a series of Quintet multi-manager investment funds designed with BlackRock and available to clients of the Quintet group, including Brown Shipley clients. Download your copy of The Rise of Generational Wealth: https://ow.ly/9FFY50U4neG Investing puts your capital at risk. #WealthManagement #HNWIs #WealthSurvey

What is the outlook for investing in the UK in 2025?    Here’s why investors shouldn’t rule out the UK next year, according to active fund managers Gervais Williams, Jon Hudson, Emma Mogford, Matthew Tillett and Paul Marriage from Premier Miton. For investment professionals only. Capital at risk. #UKinvesting #investmentoutlook #outlook2025

What is the outlook for investing in the UK in 2025?    Here’s why investors shouldn’t rule out the UK next year, according to active fund managers Gervais Williams, Jon Hudson, Emma Mogford, Matthew Tillett and Paul Marriage from Premier Miton. For investment professionals only. Capital at risk. #UKinvesting #investmentoutlook #outlook2025