ALFI’s pep rally shows private markets’ promise, and their limits

Panel debate at ALFI's private markets conference on Tuesday. Photo: ALFI.
Panel debate at ALFI's private markets conference on Tuesday. Photo: ALFI.
At ALFI’s private assets conference in Kirchberg, policymakers and asset managers championed private markets as vital for Europe’s growth and as a bridge for retail investors through ELTIFs. Yet speakers also warned that education gaps, transparency issues, and regulatory hurdles could constrain the sector’s ambitions.
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