Private markets for the mass affluent: How wealth platforms can scale access

‘The opportunity is clear’

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Delivering private markets at scale requires a fundamental rethink of how platforms operate, writes Borja Largo

Private markets have long been the preserve of institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. However, as client expectations shift and technology evolves, wealth managers are under increasing pressure to broaden access. The opportunity is clear. A growing segment of mass affluent investors are seeking diversification, income and long-term capital growth. These are exactly the attributes that private assets can deliver. But delivering private markets at scale requires a fundamental rethink of how platforms operate. To seize this opportunity, UK wealth platforms reall...

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