Democratisation of Private Assets
NICSA Democratisation of Private Assets
14 December 2022Virtual event
Overview
On both sides of the Atlantic, enhanced access to private markets for non-institutional investors is a hot topic. The discussion has various possible angles. In Europe, ELTIF is the buzzword that encapsulates the discussion around democratised access to private assets, but the initiative behind it (the European Long-Term Investment Fund framework equipped with a cross-border passport) is just one example of the general tendency of bringing together non-institutional investors and less-liquid, longer-term investments generally. Among other things, opportunities in infrastructure play a major role in these initiatives. US sponsors are also looking with interest into the opportunities provided by the ELTIF 2.0 review, while also considering other options such as semi-liquid fund platforms to access retail investors. Our panel today will look into some of the trends and opportunities around the democratisation of private markets.
The webinar will take place Wednesday, 14 December and will start at 16:00 CET. The registration is free of charge.
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Speakers
Silke Bernard joined the Investment Management Group of Linklaters Luxembourg in 2004. Silke advises and works extensively with the asset management groups of prime international banks both in the retail and in the alternative funds sphere. She has strong expertise in the UCITS universe, providing day-to-day assistance to large UCITS platforms. Silke also has broad experience with the setting-up of and ongoing assistance to various types of alternative funds, including debt, infrastructure, PE and other asset classes. She is furthermore actively involved in the new field of European long-term investment funds (ELTIFs).
Amy Wareham is an Executive Director in EMEA GSAM Legal responsible for funds and fund distribution. She is Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Directors of Goldman Sachs Asset Management Fund Services Limited, GSAM’s European fund management company. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Amy spent 10 years at Deutsche Asset Management as a Director in both the Legal and Divisional Control departments covering the alternatives businesses.
Robert is a Partner and Market Leader at EY Luxembourg with more than 20 years of experience in providing assurance and advisory services in the international real estate and wealth & asset management business globally.
He is a member of the ALFI Board and Co-Chair of the ALFI REIF Committee, as well as member of the INREV Public Affairs Committee.
Robert is a regular speaker and guest lecturer at various industry events and universities and has authored many articles in notable publications.
He is also a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the Institut des réviseurs d’entreprises. Robert attended the National University of Ireland, Galway where he graduated with an honors degree in Commerce. He is now a member of the Board of the University’s Commerce Program.