The high cost of illiquid investments has long represented a key area of focus for investors. Yet, despite some positive developments in transparency and benchmarking, one crucial aspect of cost management is still commonly overlooked: validation. In practice, many investors rely solely on managers' calculations, with in-house reviews typically prioritising overall fee levels over accuracy checks. Our analysis suggests this approach can leave a governance blind spot that may prove costly over time.
Lire la suite : Are your Private Market Investment Fees correct?
As Dutch pension funds prepare for the shift to the new pension contract under the Wet Toekomst Pensioenen (WTP), the industry must grapple with a key issue: the very real risk that volatile equity markets could erode funding levels just before transition.
Lire la suite : Managing Equity Risk in the Dutch Pension Transition
Return on Investment” (ROI) is a well-known concept in finance and usually means one thing: how much your portfolio or investment has grown.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently released its findings from a multi-firm review on valuation practices in private markets—an area that has attracted growing scrutiny amid increased allocations and structural complexity. For institutional investors, this report offers a timely reminder of the operational risks inherent in the valuation of illiquid assets, and underlines the importance of robust governance frameworks during manager selection and ongoing due diligence.
Lire la suite : The Valuation Question: Operational Risk in Private Markets
The expectation of ‘non-concessionary returns’ has been central to the expansion of the impact equity sector.
Lire la suite : Impact Equity Sector Grapples with Performance ‘Perfect Storm’
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