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By Olivier GOEMANS, Head of Investment Services and Innovation, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
Private markets, upon which everything from securities to real estate can be traded, are an increasingly popular avenue for investors seeking diversification and enhanced returns. According to McKinsey the total assets under management (AUM) across private markets has hit another all-time high of $6.5 trillion as investors continue to shift capital from public asset classes in search of lucrative investments in the “real” economy. Most notably, private equity, referring to ownership in a company that is not bought and sold on a public bourse such as the NYSE or the NASDAQ, has become a prominent fixture in global markets...
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