What does the future hold for private markets?

Recent turbulence has presented several challenges for private markets investors but keeping discipline on allocations during times of uncertainty can mean investors do not miss out on long-term opportunities.
An inflationary investment environment and higher interest rates have caused significant rethinks on asset allocation decisions in the past year, while last year’s gilts crisis has increased the need for liquidity for many investors. Meanwhile, the recent events at Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse will have consequences yet to be revealed for lending and financing, as well as the valuations of many private companies.
These challenges will frame how investors consider investment opportunities going forward. We believe private market investments represent an important set of asset classes during times of uncertainty and investors that shun them could miss out on long term opportunities. Here are our key considerations for investors considering their private market allocations:
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