Summary

CRISIL recently hosted a podcast featuring an expert from Coalition Greenwich discussing key trends in the European private markets space. The webcast delved into insights from their recent research, offering valuable perspectives on investor preferences and strategies in the private market landscape.

Key takeaways included:

• Institutional investors in Europe are witnessing a significant rise in target allocations for private equity, private infrastructure equity, and private debt, driven by factors like attractive returns and portfolio diversification. 
• There's a notable preference towards commingled funds among investors, with co-investment strategies also gaining traction, particularly among larger funds. 
• Large funds tend to favor durations of 8 to 10 years for investments, though variations exist between the UK and Continental Europe. 
• Comparisons between North America and Europe revealed similarities in increasing target allocations for private equity and private debt, alongside differences in risk perceptions and attitudes towards ESG requirements.

Overall, the discussion provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of European private markets and the factors influencing investor preferences and strategies.