As we look ahead to IPEM Cannes | Wealth 2025 (January 28-30), join Funds Europe, IPEM, and Mercer for an insightful discussion on the democratization of private capital. This webinar will explore the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges facing the industry.
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Key topics include:
- Political Support vs. Regulatory Challenges
European policymakers are championing the democratization of private capital to direct savings into the real economy. Why has regulatory alignment been slow to follow? - Private Markets & HNW Investors
High-net-worth assets are twice the size of global pension fund assets. Could private market allocations among HNW investors ever match institutional levels? What obstacles remain? - Structural Complexity
Navigating the intersection of structure, strategy, and asset class in private markets can be daunting. Will industry standards eventually emerge to streamline this process? - GP Adaptation: Scale or Fail
The wealth revolution presents a “scale or fail” scenario for fund managers. Is this a decisive moment that requires adaptation for survival and success - Private Markets as a Mainstream Asset Class
With the potential to democratize returns and drive future economic growth, can private markets become the new traditional asset class? Are fund managers prepared for this evolution?
Watch now to discover how private markets are poised to transform wealth distribution and shape the future of investing.
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Antoine Colson, CEO and Managing Partner, IPEM
Antoine Colson is a passionate tradeshow and event entrepreneur. He joined the IPEM journey in 2017 after meeting Gilles Barissat who founded the event in 2016. Antoine has served as CEO and Managing Partner of IPEM since. As such, he is responsible for the IPEM brand and the development of IPEM in Cannes, Paris and internationally.
Before joining IPEM, Antoine launched several event businesses, in particular France Attractive the annual conference and awards for local economic development.
Before moving to the event industry, he worked with French private equity firm Eurazeo and held various positions with Saint-Gobain and Disney. Antoine graduated from HEC Paris (2005) and Emory Goizueta Business School (2005).
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Conor Power, European Regional Leader – Wealth Management and Not-for-Profits, Mercer
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Mark Latham, Deputy Editor, Funds Europe
Mark is a multi-award-winning financial and business journalist with over 20 years of experience who has worked in Berlin, Brussels, Glasgow and London. He joined Funds Europe after working for a variety of titles including The Sunday Times, the Sunday Herald, Handelsblatt Global Edition, Politico Europe and Dow Jones, where he edited Private Equity News. He started his career as a reporter with The Shetland Times.
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The panel will be moderated by Deputy Editor Mark Latham.
