As access to private markets funds broadens, alternative asset managers must adapt to a new ecosystem where simplification and investor education about access routes are key. BBH’s Lata Vyas spoke on the topic at FundForum and shares further insights.

The goal of the European Long-Term Investment Fund to provide much needed funding for small and mid-cap private companies has not been met yet, but a redesign could change that, write Holly Gardner and Adrian Whelan

The U.K.’s Long Term Asset Fund initiative could be a strategic solution for pension schemes amid future volatility.

At IMpower FundForum in Monaco, participants zoomed in on the democratization of private assets and the role of service partners, technology, and innovation in driving future growth.

Asset managers are facing increasingly rigorous regulatory scrutiny and fast paced technological change as they continue to grapple with market shifts. So when IMpower’s FundForum event called on senior industry leaders to share their collective experience and wisdom, they readily gathered to discuss the next phase of evolution. BBH's Janet Du Chenne reports on the main themes.

Asset managers are increasingly focused on achieving scale and creating operational efficiencies. But as demand for transformation and automation increases, successfully deploying new solutions can be challenging.

With a growing focus in asset management on retail investor access to less liquid alternative investment funds, the U.K has mobilized the Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF). Lata Vyas and Andrew Ritchie explain why 2022 could be a big year for this special purpose investment vehicle.

Lata Vyas explores how managers can automate to achieve a bird’s eye view of executions across their portfolios, facilitating investor access to private market assets.

How is an automation crusade in depositary services arming leaders with the tools to reduce complexity and manually intensive processes in alternatives investing? We explore new technologies that are underpinning this efficiency revolution and their potential to transform the industry.

In this series, we explore how automation can enable firms to scale by giving technology toolsets to subject matter experts to develop use cases for the low volume, non-standardized servicing activities.

Industry practitioners recently met virtually and in-person at alternative investment conferences in London, Luxembourg and New York to exchange views on private markets. BBH alternative fund services specialists attended these events. Hit the play button to hear more and read the full report to find out what will drive growth.

BBH Partner Jean-Marc Crepin in conversation with Capital Four CEO Sandro Näf about the growth of private credit.