Lynne Sneddon, EY’s Global Wealth and Asset Management Tax Leader, talks us through the explosive growth and democratisation of private markets, projected to expand from $13 trillion in 2021 to over $29 trillion by 2029.

This interview dives into the key drivers of this growth, including enhanced access for individual investors, rising demand for portfolio diversification, and the adoption of blockchain technology. Lynne also explores the emerging trends among institutional investors, such as their increasing allocations to infrastructure and private credit, and the regulatory changes facilitating market accessibility. Learn about the challenges fund managers face and the innovative strategies being employed to adapt to a diverse and growing investor base.