Followed by Remarks From:
Franklin Templeton
Simmons & Simmons

Interest in private market products from individual investors has surged, drawing the attention of both sponsors and distributors. Simultaneously policy makers have shown a keen interest as well, balancing investor protection considerations with advantages for private investors and the real economy.  With ELTIF 2.0, the EU democratized private investing by empowering retail investors and opening the door to assets classes, projects and investment strategies previously reserved primarily for institutional investors. The UK LTAF has been created to achieve the same goal. In this panel, insiders will share their perspective on the big-picture issues driving this shift, and how firms can best align with these developments to capture new opportunities.

Beacon Ridge

As private wealth investors increasingly seek exposure to private markets, asset managers and other sponsors are expanding their reach across borders to meet demand. This session explores how firms are building scalable, compliant, and investor-friendly pathways to private assets for high-net-worth individuals and family offices around the world. Panelists will explore how fund vehicles like LTIFs, Luxembourg Part II UCIs, and other registered structures are enabling cross-border capital formation, and how their adoption is diverging from US frameworks. Panelists will examine key considerations for accessing private markets on an international scale, including jurisdictional structuring, distribution regulations, and investor education.

Infrastructure is at a turning point globally. Shifting government policies, evolving energy strategies, and accelerating demand for next-generation computing, connectivity and mobility networks are reshaping where capital flows. This session will examine how infrastructure funds are adapting to an evolving environment, while also expanding into broadband, data centers, logistics, and modernized utilities. Panelists will explore how managers are balancing long-term resilience with growth opportunities, and how private markets are structuring investments that appeal across both institutional and private wealth channels.

Followed by Remarks From:
Vistra
Baker McKenzie

Operational infrastructure is the backbone of global private markets, and it’s being tested like never before. As fund managers and platforms expand into new jurisdictions, they face fragmented regulations, manual processes, and rising investor expectations. This session explores how leading firms are building models that are scalable, tech-enabled, and resilient amid cross-border complexity. Panelists will highlight technologies and service providers driving greater standardization in onboarding, reporting, and fund servicing. The discussion will also address legal and compliance friction at the intersection of fintech and alternatives.

The UK wealth management ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation as demand for private markets grows among high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and retail investors. This session will explore how leading UK firms are adapting their product platforms, investment frameworks, and due diligence models to meet evolving client expectations. Panelists will discuss regulatory nuances, portfolio construction approaches, and how UK platforms are partnering with asset managers to expand access to alternatives, across both advised and direct channels.