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    Welcome to the knowledge hub, your comprehensive resource for building expertise in private market investments.

    Whether you're new to private markets or a seasoned professional, our resources will guide you in understanding how private assets can enhance your portfolio. 

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    Investing in private markets

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    Article: New to private assets? Here’s what to expect.

    Understanding the varied benefits of adding private assets to a portfolio is the first step on a journey. This is what to expect as an investor.

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    Article: Private assets: routes in for investors

    Many investors could benefit from an allocation to private assets, and democratisation means the options for those considering it are expanding. A wealth manager with specialist knowledge of the sector explains.

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    Video: What does the 'democratisation of private assets' really mean?

    This animated video shows why and how access to private assets is becoming more democratic.

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    Article: Private assets for wealth management clients: why, and why now?

    Wealth managers are allocating more client capital to private assets. We look at the reasons so many are doing so, and specifically why they’re doing it now.

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    Q&A Keynote interview: An appealing alternative

    As private wealth investors increasingly turn their attention towards private markets, technology and regulation must develop at the same pace, says Tim Boole, Head of Product Management Private Equity at Schroders Capital, in an article originally published by PEI magazine.

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    Article: Deciphering liquidity: Understanding the mechanics of new funds investing in private markets.

    As more private investors choose to allocate to private markets, we shed light on how the liquidity mechanisms of new fund structures work.

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    White paper: Adding returns and lowering risk with private assets

    Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research, discusses the potential benefits of investing in private assets.

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    White paper: Allocating to private assets - a brief guide

    We explain the role private assets can play in portfolios, the key considerations before investing, and the options available to investors.

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    Article: Reasons why private markets appeal to wealth investors

    Discover why private assets can be a great fit for private investors' portfolios.

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    Article: Four ways private assets can boost private wealth portfolios

    We explain how incorporating private assets can improve clients' investment outcomes.

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    Article: Valuing private assets: Three things every investor should know

    Private market valuations are inherently different to those for publicly-traded assets and reflect a longer-term outlook, which helps to explain the potential for these assets to enhance returns and lower risks for investors.

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    Q&A: Liquidity in open-ended evergreen funds explained

    Open-ended evergreen funds are gaining popularity with private investors. We explore pros, cons, and liquidity mechanisms.

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    Article: ELTIF 2.0: A new era for European private asset investing

    We explore what the updated ELTIF 2.0 regulation means for investors and the private wealth market.

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    Article: How to pick the right private markets fund manager

    Discover how meticulous manager selection can unlock high-quality deal flow and access to top-tier funds in private markets.

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    Article: Understanding the J-Curve and measuring returns in private markets

    Private market funds generate distinct cashflow and returns profiles compared to public market peers. We break down the key terms of which you need to be aware.

    Investing in thematics

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    Article: AI revolution: What will it mean for private market investors?

    AI is already being used to do some things more efficiently, but for private asset investors, its real potential is only starting to be unlocked.

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    Article: Investing in climate change: Private markets key to real impact

    Finding the investment opportunities that can most meaningfully contribute to the fight against climate change means understanding the vital role of private markets.

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    Article: Exploring sustainability in infrastructure

    While investors are often attracted to the sustainable nature of infrastructure returns, how much do they know about the sector’s alignment with environmental and social goals?

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    Q&A: Why private capital should fuel the accelerating energy transition

    Investing in renewables is not just good for the planet, it offers long-duration assets with secure, inflation-linked income. But there are nuances.

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    Q&A: Hydrogen 101: the uses, the costs and the opportunity

    What does the opportunity around hydrogen look like? Our experts at Schroders Greencoat explain in this Q&A.

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    Article: How sustainability works in private asset investment

    We explain why private assets can align with responsible investment just as well as listed assets.

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