Special on private markets with 11 interviews

Special on private markets with 11 interviews

September 15, 2025

Private Markets
This preface was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation. 
 
Private Markets: From niche to established asset class

Investor interest in private markets has grown strongly over the past decades. Once considered a niche asset class, it is now a permanent and important component of institutional portfolios. Private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt have proven their value as sources of diversification, returns, and, increasingly, impact. In a changing market, marked by geopolitical shifts, rising financing pressures, and growing attention to sustainability, investors are taking a renewed interest in the opportunities and challenges that private markets present.

This rise is closely linked to broader developments within the financial landscape. Traditional asset classes are under pressure from low interest rates, volatility, and increasing correlations between public assets. Institutional investors are therefore seeking alternatives with attractive risk-return profiles that better align with their long-term objectives. With their longer investment horizons and customisation options, private markets are increasingly providing just such an answer.

At the same time, investing in private markets brings new responsibilities. Transparency, due diligence, and long-term engagement are crucial for managing risks and fully capitalising on opportunities. Investors are challenged to look beyond financial performance alone and to take social and environmental impact into full account. It is precisely this shift, from pure returns to broad value creation, that makes private markets a strategically important and socially relevant domain within the modern portfolio.

In this special edition, you will find interviews with speakers who will share their views at our “Capital Introduction Private Markets: Can you afford not to invest in Private Markets?” seminar on 22 September 2025. They highlight current themes ranging from impact investing and ESG integration to dynamics within private equity and real assets. These insights not only provide direction but also inspire at a time when allocation decisions may be more complex than ever. We invite you to get to know the experts of our seminar through this supplement, and we look forward to welcoming you there.

 

Jolanda de Groot, Editor-in-Chief

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