Why private markets are no longer optional. William Benjamin, HSBC Asset Management

Fund Shack Podcast — Episode #76 Guest: William Benjamin, Head of Alternative Solutions, HSBC Asset Management

Why investors haven’t “missed the boat” on alternatives

Have investors missed the chance to benefit from alternatives in the 2020s? William Benjamin, Head of Alternative Solutions at HSBC Asset Management, explains why private markets are only becoming more relevant.

From the shrinking pool of listed companies to the explosive growth of private markets, Benjamin makes the case for diversification, resilience, and the growing accessibility of alternatives beyond endowments and pension funds.

He discusses the democratization of private markets, the importance of due diligence in manager selection, and why alternatives are now too significant a part of the investment universe to ignore.

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00:00 – Why invest in alternatives in the latter half of the 2020s?
00:15 – Growth of private companies vs shrinking listed markets
00:38 – Due diligence and manager selection
00:49 – Explaining the attraction of alternatives
01:09 – Alternatives becoming harder to ignore
01:28 – Diversification and portfolio resilience
01:47 – Catering to all types of investors
01:59 – Institutional investors & regulatory developments
02:15 – Democratization of alternatives
02:23 – Sensible access & future outlook