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Ben Smythe

Why retirees should be wary about investing in private markets

Private market assets are being positioned as mainstream investments suitable for just about anybody, and that should ring alarm bells.

Private market investments – private equity, private credit and real estate – have exploded in the past couple of years, predominantly driven by advisers seeking a higher return for their clients, and a point of difference in accessing “exclusive” investment opportunities.

While private market investments provide a good strategic complement to public market investments, they are unlikely to be appropriate for all clients and in all circumstances.

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Ben Smythe is a partner and principal adviser of Minchin Moore Private Wealth.

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