John Bakie
The retailisation of private markets appears to be gathered speed in 2024 as major regulatory changes help widen access to products traditionally dominated by institutional investors.
The sector isn’t immune to the turmoil in the wider market, but it does offer protection for investors.
The energy crisis is prompting a rethink that could alter the financing of energy infra in the coming decades.
Moving to green energy will require huge sums of capital. Private lenders are well placed to marry institutional money to vital projects.
The new entity will cover the range of Schroders private assets capabilities as well as its BlueOrchard impact investing brand.
The firm is creating a dedicated team to invest across private credit, equity and real assets with a focus on ESG, sustainability and impact.
Infrastructure debt has seen growing demand from investors in recent years and its defensive characteristics make it perfect for weathering a downturn.
As equity investors deploy capital to a wider-range of assets falling outside classic definitions, how can debt providers handle the challenges and opportunities this brings?
Aircraft leasing has been popular with institutional investors but faces a crisis like no other as the airline industry faces bankruptcy.
Investors are seeking out lower-risk alternatives to existing fixed income and real asset equity exposure, according to investment consultant bfinance.