Alfi’s much anticipated annual private markets conference gets under way in Luxembourg tomorrow following Alfii’s annual charity golf tournament. As a curtain-raiser, panel moderator Elena Moisei, managing director of portfolio valuation at Kroll Luxembourg, sets out some of the themes to be thrashed out during a high-level dialogue during the conference.
In the intricate world of private assets, investment fund strategies play a pivotal role in shaping investors’ portfolios. At the upcoming ALFI Private Assets Conference, a distinguished panel of experts will delve into the sophisticated strategies that fund managers employ to mitigate risk and drive value. This panel discussion aims to be a highlight, offering deep insights into both traditional and innovative approaches within the private assets space.
The panel will discuss a range of strategies, from traditional asset classes to exotic. Attendees can expect to hear insights on non-standard and niche strategies applied to investments in private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and other alternative asset classes.
Key topics will include the use of technology and data analytics in investment decision-making, the growing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, and the liquidity need of evergreen funds. The panel will also highlight secondary transactions, which provide liquidity to original investors, and continuation funds, which extend the holding period of top-performing assets.
In light of current market conditions, the discussion will address postponed exits due to a lack of transactions and high interest rates, emphasizing the need for strategic flexibility and patience. All of these factors create new challenges for the valuation process of investment portfolios. Measuring and communicating value and value creation to investors remains one of the top priorities for fund managers.
