Retail Investing

The firm’s chief operating officer told a Moody’s conference, however, that ‘if you need the money to live on, it’s not appropriate’.

Runs draw down political capital, as examiners step up focus on disclosures, possible conflicts and valuation of funds.

Alongside performance and credit quality, liquidity has emerged as an equally important consideration, writes the global head of the Alternative Credit Council.

The $85bn fund needs to think about whether it will be investing alongside retail capital when it evaluates GPs, according to deputy CIO Allen Waldrop.

A wave of evergreen fund launches aimed at opening alternative asset classes to high-net-worth individuals means many are optimistic about the viability of retail investments.