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Inside Mercer’s blueprint for private markets in DC
From co-investment-heavy portfolios to equity-based liquidity management, Mercer is using scale across its DC platform to embed private markets into its default strategy. Mercer…
Active management comes for private credit
As direct lending matures and other private credit areas expand, active investors can apply relative value strategies across sectors – and even entire markets – to pursue enhanced outcomes. By PIMCO’s Jason Steiner, Jason Mandinach and Russell Gannaway.
Reconsidering private markets for DC decumulation
Investors are exploring where private markets can add value in the retirement phase of defined contribution pension schemes – and where the industry risks applying accumulation-stage thinking to a fundamentally different problem.
European transformation: Building Germany’s new Mittelstand
Europe’s largest economy is in a strong position to develop the next generation of critical technologies, writes Michael Lewis, head of ESG research at DWS, supported by government initiatives.
Why private markets are key to defence reset
As governments accelerate spending and security priorities shift, private capital is moving deeper into the defence ecosystem. For institutional investors, the change is testing assumptions about risk, responsibility and their role in delivering security and resilience.
The case for investing in sustainable timberland
Jeff Zweig, partner, vice chair & head of natural capital at Fiera Comox, discusses the attributes of investing in timberland assets. Could you outline Fiera…
New PMP issue out now
The Q1 2026 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live.
DC schemes embrace private markets
Master trusts and other DC pension schemes are increasingly utilising private markets in their default funds, from growth portfolios to retirement solutions, according to research by Longview Networks and Schroders
USS breaks ground leading equity release securitisation
Project Summerhouse highlights a quiet shift in how large schemes are deploying long-dated capital.
Why SME finance is the most compelling private credit opportunity
Joanne Butler, DunPort Capital Management, sets out how UK SME lending and place-based impact investing sits at the heart of resilient portfolios.
How UK institutional capital can empower SME housebuilders
Pluto Finance sets out how institutional investors can help local communities to thrive through place-based investing.
Will UK investors miss the small-cap opportunity?
With UK small caps trading at a historic discount and macro headwinds easing, Artemis says improving earnings and renewed confidence could trigger a self-reinforcing growth loop.
