Global DC Peer Study Summary Report 2025 (old)

Private markets are seen as valuable components of the portfolio, but with challenges

Private markets

Costs

81%

The data highlights that private markets are not just an investment opportunity but also an operational challenge. High costs are a nearly universal concern, low liquidity is a concern for half, while execution and access issues were raised qualitatively by several funds.

Liquidity

50%

Operations

38%

Governance

31%

Complexity

25%

Macro factors (inflation, interest rates, etc.)

19%

Other

19%

‘Other’ includes valuations, successful execution and access

n = 16

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