Staff writer

There is no one blueprint for investing in private markets. We asked three investment leaders from across the charities, endowments and foundations sector the same four questions, revealing where their thinking converges – and where it differs.

The past quarter marked an important stage in the evolution of institutional investment in private markets, producing several developments that signal where the market is heading.

As direct lending matures and defaults begin to rise, institutional investors are placing greater emphasis on underwriting discipline, workout capabilities and manager specialisation.

As private markets become established within DC portfolios, the next challenge is to determine how long members should remain invested after they reach retirement.

Roman Hederer explains how the UK insurer is adapting its annuity strategy through private markets, productive finance and new sourcing partnerships.

The Q2 2026 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live.

Pensions UK says the focus must now shift from headline commitments to the practical mechanics of deploying long-term capital into UK venture, infrastructure and…

The Q1 2026 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live.

The Q4 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live on our website

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