Anita Karppi

Hear both sides of the coin in an engaging debate designed to provoke discussion and inspiration. Two thought leaders will explore the relative importance of liquidity and performance in terms of how the private markets will develop, and how investors can find the sweet spot that best serves clients’ needs. Delegates will challenge the experts live on stage, and audience voting will reveal which argument was the most compelling. 

For: 

• Wealth planning and life events require a high level of access to capital 
• Perceived risk is reduced with exit options, increasing comfort and trust 
• The democratisation of private markets hinges on offering more frequent liquidity 

You-Ha Hyun, Head of Private Debt, Perpetual Investors 

Against: 

• Private markets’ illiquidity premium is the core value that enables higher returns 
• Short-term liquidity undermines long-term compounding and the ability to back value creation 
• Regular redemptions can force suboptimal asset sales 

Filippo Bondurri, Founder & CEO, SGMC Capital SAM 

As interest in impact investing grows among private wealth clients, it’s a key moment for the industry to understand how strong returns and positive impact can go hand in hand. This session will explore how allocators are generating impact across their private market strategies, while maintaining traditional risk-return expectations. The session will address the practicalities of integrating impact into both direct- and fund investments, and where sustainable investing fits into your overall portfolio strategy. You will gain insight into how to communicate strategy without overpromising, and what it takes to build confidence among wealth clients in this evolving space.