In this debut episode of GRC in Focus, host Asad Bukhory explores the democratisation of private markets, offering insights on how this trend is reshaping the investment landscape for startups and emerging fund managers.

Asad delves into the benefits and challenges of making private equity and private debt accessible to retail investors, driven by strategic initiatives from large wealth managers and regulatory changes across the US and Europe.

He outlines the structural, operational, and compliance complexities managers face as they transition from institutional to retail models, and explains how technology, evolving regulatory changes and innovative fund structures are enabling this shift.

With projections indicating retail investments in private markets could soar to trillions by 2030, Asad emphasises the importance of niche strategies, robust liquidity frameworks, and effective investor education to help managers capitalise on this emerging opportunity.