Private markets are expected to see enhanced competition for retail investor capital, given the increased availability of alternative assets. according to a recent Sector In-Depth analysis from Moody’s. Alternative asset managers are quickly offering partnerships and programs to confront the widely inaccessible market, but the sector still presents systemic obstacles.
Retail investor momentum, coming mostly from discretionary and retirement assets, is strong, as it represents one of the largest new growth sectors of the industry, according to Moody’s. With global regulatory policy agendas calling for more capital formation, the growth of retail investments may face challenges regarding the transparency to public markets and liquidity concerns.
Private markets are expected to be reshaped by retail capital, as more managers are opting to privatize their once public listings. Institutional and private wealth are increasingly fueling private infrastructure dev
